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FV07 UAP

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,572 mi
Last recorded142,572 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 UAP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 142,572 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 142,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 141,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 139,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rears. ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 139,047 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 138,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 138,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,040 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 137,039 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 135,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,461 miles

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

front flexi exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2015 130,461 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

front flexi exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,888 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,569 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,088 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 62,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

can not see all brake pads

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

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 UAP is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV07 UAP registered?

FV07 UAP is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is FV07 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 UAP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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