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CE57 FAF

2007 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,809 mi
Last recorded131,809 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 FAF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 127,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 123,755 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 123,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 122,440 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 122,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 110,130 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills shields

Pass 31 Dec 2018 96,265 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 96,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,379 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,180 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 78,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,197 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,687 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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CE57 FAF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE57 FAF, 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 CE57 FAF registered?

CE57 FAF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is CE57 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 FAF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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