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EX07 EBF

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,188 mi
Last recorded146,188 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 EBF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 146,188 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 146,180 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 140,035 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 140,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,855 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 117,796 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms on

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,768 miles

both rear lower stub axle bushes have play but not excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,289 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread on inner edges

Slight play in both rear lower stub axle bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,290 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,647 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 41,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,527 miles

Bonnet access stiff

Group of scratchs in Zone A of windscreen, but not affecting drivers view

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,730 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 30,729 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,854 miles

both rear tyre tyres wearing on inner edges 225 45 17

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge 205 50 17

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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EX07 EBF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EX07 EBF, 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 EX07 EBF registered?

EX07 EBF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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