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EF57 UFJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,909 mi
Last recorded163,909 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 UFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 163,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 155,123 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 136,411 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 136,396 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald on edges almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch marks (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 129,405 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to petrol flap

front brake flexi hoses perished/cracked

front tyres scrubbed

front wheels buckled

Fail 11 Apr 2022 129,405 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to petrol flap

front brake flexi hoses perished/cracked

front tyres scrubbed

front wheels buckled

Pass 9 Apr 2021 122,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,303 miles

Vehicle and engine under trays/covers fitted which obscure some components

Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle and engine under trays/covers fitted which obscure some components

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,239 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is bald on inner edge

Unable to release passenger seat back

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,133 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 76,133 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,746 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 52,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,711 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,474 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 UFJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

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

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