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EK57 EUJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,006 mi
Last recorded152,006 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 EUJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,006 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust flex joint minor wear

front brake discs corroded

nearside front shock minor mist of oil showing

rusty under body

Pass 9 Nov 2021 145,375 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 137,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 128,296 miles

Fuel cap cover insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive still quite a bad leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 128,286 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

Fuel cap cover insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive still quite a bad leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,657 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,976 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 104,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,798 miles

Both front tyres Bald on outer edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 58,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,504 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,222 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,049 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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EK57 EUJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EK57 EUJ, 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 EK57 EUJ registered?

EK57 EUJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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