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EJ57 XNU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XNU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,000 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK OFFSIDE REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 113,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 110,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,611 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,329 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 100,329 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,508 miles

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

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 15 Nov 2017 92,862 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 86,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,119 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,232 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 XNU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ57 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

EJ57 XNU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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