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EN56 OEB

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,020 mi
Last recorded113,020 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 OEB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 113,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 94,627 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 94,128 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 - 55 x 16 rsc (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm minimum. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 89,841 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,692 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads very close to legal limit

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 83,622 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads very close to legal limit

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,192 miles

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 10 Aug 2015 69,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,196 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 52,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,326 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres have several cuts on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,020 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,072 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,594 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 23,594 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EN56 OEB is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN56 OEB, 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 EN56 OEB registered?

EN56 OEB is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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