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FE57 GKY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,105 mi
Last recorded91,105 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 GKY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 91,105 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 91,074 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 89,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2024 89,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,344 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 87,344 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 71,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,594 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,502 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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FE57 GKY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 FE57 GKY, 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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FE57 GKY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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