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EF57 FWG

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 114,440 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 105,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,184 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 96,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2020 89,062 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2020 89,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,114 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,167 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 67,167 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 60,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,512 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,822 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,508 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,526 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 34,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FWG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF57 FWG, 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 EF57 FWG registered?

EF57 FWG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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