MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated
Rear suspension arms corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake slighty binding
Offside Rear rear brake sligthy binding
n/s rear brake slighty binding
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
stone chip in drivers side of windscreen.
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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FJ57 OEF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FJ57 OEF, 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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FJ57 OEF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 October 2007.
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