MOT Status
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164,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.448 ( 0.970 - 1.030 ) (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Diff damp with oil
Front Tyres perished
Front Tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Bumpstop deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak rear diff ()
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted
Near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Under shields fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front tyres are perished
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FY57 OYE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FY57 OYE, 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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FY57 OYE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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