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FG57 HWK

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,099 mi
Last recorded149,099 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 HWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 149,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 141,840 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 141,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 137,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 137,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 134,001 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 122,395 miles

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,829 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,114 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 11 Jul 2016 96,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,849 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,489 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,904 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 66,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,505 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,807 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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FG57 HWK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FG57 HWK, 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 HWK registered?

FG57 HWK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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