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FA07 YDY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 YDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 101,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub assembly to lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Undertray limiting the inspection of underside components

Fail 14 May 2026 101,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub assembly to lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Undertray limiting the inspection of underside components

Pass 19 May 2025 92,586 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,720 miles

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

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

rear subframe mounting bracket damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,811 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 83,811 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,881 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,620 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer

rear tyres wearing inner

Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,620 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer

rear tyres wearing inner

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,944 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,527 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,607 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,708 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,534 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 47,049 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,699 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 35,644 miles

Rear 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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FA07 YDY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA07 YDY, 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 FA07 YDY registered?

FA07 YDY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 August 2007.

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