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EF57 BJU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 BJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 97,220 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 93,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 89,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,472 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,313 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,718 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 69,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 47,768 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 41,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,791 miles

both rear tyres worn too 3mm (195/55hr16)

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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EF57 BJU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF57 BJU, 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 EF57 BJU registered?

EF57 BJU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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The MOT history for EF57 BJU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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