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EF57 FUY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,167 mi
Last recorded142,167 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FUY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,167 miles

Low exhaust emissions

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Mar 2018 142,167 miles

Low exhaust emissions

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 134,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 116,090 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,670 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 117,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,639 miles

Lower engine/body/sill/covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,823 miles

Engine/body/sill/covers fitted

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

Front discs wearing thin?

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 FUY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FUY, 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 FUY registered?

EF57 FUY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is EF57 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FUY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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