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EY57 OAX

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 OAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 114,480 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 112,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 105,957 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlamp misting (both side)

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 91,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,581 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,682 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,950 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,225 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 11 Dec 2014 45,070 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,244 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 29,244 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,541 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Dec 2011 28,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 17,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,373 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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EY57 OAX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EY57 OAX, 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 EY57 OAX registered?

EY57 OAX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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