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EJ57 GFZ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,471 mi
Last recorded67,471 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,471 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,031 miles

Both rear tyres are badly worn on edges and close to limit.

Slight play in offside rear upper suspension track control arm inner bush.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,533 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 6 Nov 2014 42,633 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 42,633 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,179 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 37,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,154 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 27,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,399 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,598 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 19,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GFZ 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 69.2%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

EJ57 GFZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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The MOT history for EJ57 GFZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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