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FE57 XRA

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,492 mi
Last recorded156,492 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XRA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 156,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,206 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 144,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 122,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,919 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 109,734 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,712 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 95,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 90,985 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,359 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XRA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FE57 XRA, 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 FE57 XRA registered?

FE57 XRA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is FE57 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 XRA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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