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FH56 VCG

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

202,329 mi
Last recorded202,329 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 VCG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 202,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 196,735 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 191,444 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 183,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also hard damping (5.3.2 (b))

suspension corroded

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 11 Nov 2021 176,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wiring not fitted in brake pad

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 170,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front pads low inner ones .

under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 12 Nov 2019 166,790 miles

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

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

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 12 Nov 2019 166,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 19 Nov 2018 159,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 159,526 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 150,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 142,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays ,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 27 Nov 2015 131,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 124,071 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 124,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 114,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 114,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,265 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,720 miles

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

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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FH56 VCG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH56 VCG, 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 FH56 VCG registered?

FH56 VCG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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