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EF57 KLU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,102 mi
Last recorded100,102 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 92,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,170 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,645 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 63,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 62,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge & slight cracking

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre worn inner & outer edges & slight cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,265 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge & slight cracking

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre worn inner & outer edges & slight cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,199 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,829 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,174 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on inner and outer edges

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 KLU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

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

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