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EF57 FWJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,746 mi
Last recorded82,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,815 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,036 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 67,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front and rear brake discs slighty scored/corroded.

interior rear veiw mirror, unable to adjust to see rear veiw, could be dangerous.

o/s/f headlamp aim was too low, and too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,493 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,086 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 26,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 FWJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

EF57 FWJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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