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FV07 CTK

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,667 mi
Last recorded137,667 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 CTK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 137,667 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 137,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,499 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,821 miles

Nearside Rear close to markers

Offside Rear close to markers

Fail 15 Feb 2018 114,821 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear close to markers

Offside Rear close to markers

Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outside

Pass 18 May 2016 103,872 miles

Engine noisey

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

Pass 22 May 2015 86,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front hoses perished

n/s/r lower ball joint has play

o/s/r top arm has slight play

rear prop dougnut ripped

Fail 20 May 2015 86,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bolts loose & missing on gearbox/exhaust mounts

engine & exhaust noisy rattling

non run flat tyres fitted

offside rear parking brake noisy on application

Fail 23 May 2014 74,948 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 74,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 64,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 64,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,551 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 46,011 miles

all brake pads 2.5 to 3mm

Pass 29 May 2010 32,910 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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FV07 CTK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV07 CTK, 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 FV07 CTK registered?

FV07 CTK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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