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EK07 CFY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 CFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 94,788 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel slightly tight / steering little heavy

Under the vehicle corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 89,841 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering gaiter damage

steering little heavy

Fail 3 May 2024 89,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering little heavy

Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,926 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 84,926 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,618 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 76,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2019 67,299 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2019 67,299 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 67,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Washers n/w

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 57,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc worn

fuel cap o-ring slightly perish

rear disc worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 31,651 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2010 27,439 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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EK07 CFY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK07 CFY, 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 EK07 CFY registered?

EK07 CFY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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