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EJ57 GDF

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,087 mi
Last recorded93,087 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 GDF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 93,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 93,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 92,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 88,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2017 81,155 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2017 81,155 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,339 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 75,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,749 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 68,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2014 61,792 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,200 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,975 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,519 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,349 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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EJ57 GDF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ57 GDF, 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 EJ57 GDF registered?

EJ57 GDF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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