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FH57 GUW

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 GUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 154,653 miles

Front Bumper Damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,439 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 140,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,438 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,360 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 114,161 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 114,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,363 miles

Lower shields fitted obscuring some testable items.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 86,363 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Lower shields fitted obscuring some testable items.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,777 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 50,882 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,031 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,107 miles

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?

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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FH57 GUW is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH57 GUW, 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 FH57 GUW registered?

FH57 GUW is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is FH57 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 GUW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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