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EF57 FWN

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,666 mi
Last recorded106,666 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 106,666 miles

Front Brake hoses perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,519 miles

Front Brake hoses slightly perished

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,673 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Surface rust on rear axle

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire close to brake disc

Surface rust on rear axle

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2022 93,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire close to brake disc

Surface rust on rear axle

Tpms light on dash

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,271 miles

Secondary bonnet catch slightly seized.

Surface rust on rear axle

Under-trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,544 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 90,544 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 98,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,016 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,985 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,895 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,216 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,455 miles

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 FWN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FWN, 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 FWN registered?

EF57 FWN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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