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EF56 DXT

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 DXT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 127,622 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 103,769 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,856 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 84,856 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 79,398 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 79,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,314 miles

Offside rear parking low effort

Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,147 miles

All tyres starting to get low

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jul 2017 58,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,686 miles

Engine covers fitted

Parking brake requires attention

Pass 16 May 2015 47,216 miles

parking brake requires attention

Pass 21 May 2014 42,595 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (BALD)

small cracks in both front flexi brake pipes.

Fail 19 May 2014 42,562 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SERVICE lamp ON?

both front tyres worn on edges (BALD)

rear brake discs, very poor.

small cracks in both front flexi brake pipes.

Pass 20 May 2013 36,187 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 36,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 31,000 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

tyre warning symbol is on dash

Pass 10 May 2011 25,865 miles

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

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

rear disc worn

Pass 14 May 2010 20,507 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 110,658 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 110,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

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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EF56 DXT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF56 DXT, 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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EF56 DXT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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