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EF57 FXG

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,196 mi
Last recorded85,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 85,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 85,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,841 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,035 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on egde & cracking

n/s/r tyre nail in tread (leaking)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge & cracking

o/s/r tyre on limit 1;6 & worn on edge advise replace

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,073 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r cracking

o/s/r o/s/f tyres cut in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,391 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,150 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

first fast idle C.O. (Carbon Monoxide), emissions reading slightly high.

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 FXG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

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

Is EF57 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FXG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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