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BT56 YJL

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,833 mi
Last recorded67,833 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YJL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,833 miles

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,333 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,582 miles

Front pads low

Front tyres low on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 379,405 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,529 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,109 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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BT56 YJL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT56 YJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT56 YJL registered?

BT56 YJL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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The MOT history for BT56 YJL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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