MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth is now 2mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust system insecure flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear bar (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear bar (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shock absorber has slight weeping of oil
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi weak but not leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi weak but not leaking
Exhaust flexi pipe loose
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/f boost pipe loose
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/f boost pipe loose
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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FG57 AEW is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FG57 AEW, 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 FG57 AEW registered?
FG57 AEW is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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