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CE57 VOU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,646 mi
Last recorded152,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 152,646 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 152,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 146,597 miles

Emissoins too clean to measure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dash lights flicker on/off when you first start car

Pass 6 Oct 2014 141,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 133,424 miles

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

needs oil spraying under bonnet

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 114,736 miles

rear tyres wearing down on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2012 114,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing down on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,484 miles

ADVISE - SCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE ZONE A AND B

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,009 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)

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 VOU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE57 VOU registered?

CE57 VOU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is CE57 VOU safe to buy?

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