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EF57 KMJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,665 mi
Last recorded94,665 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 88,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 69,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 61,841 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,275 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,685 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,295 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 24,295 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,011 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 KMJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KMJ, 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 KMJ registered?

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

Is EF57 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 KMJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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