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FE57 GLJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,077 mi
Last recorded160,077 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 GLJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 160,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 160,075 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 153,479 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 153,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 146,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 138,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 131,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 125,810 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,604 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 120,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 113,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,831 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,076 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,420 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracks on both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,206 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear (6.3.4a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracks on both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,096 miles

slight play n/s o/s top suspension arm inner bushes

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front + rear tyres inbetween tread

Pass 29 Dec 2012 49,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,713 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,911 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 27,911 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FE57 GLJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE57 GLJ, 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 GLJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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