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EF07 WTX

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,382 mi
Last recorded70,382 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 WTX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,479 miles

Front Bumper is damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 67,475 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Bumper is damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 63,850 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 63,850 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2021 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2020 57,648 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 57,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 55,593 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 53,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,806 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,906 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 50,906 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 50,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 48,847 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 48,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,725 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 26,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,275 miles

REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

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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EF07 WTX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF07 WTX, 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 EF07 WTX registered?

EF07 WTX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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