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EF57 FYZ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,684 mi
Last recorded116,684 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

body work damage to vehicle on o/s

Fail 3 Oct 2016 116,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

body work damage to vehicle on o/s

Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,237 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 103,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,244 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,556 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,303 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,986 miles

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

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 FYZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

EF57 FYZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is EF57 FYZ safe to buy?

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