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GF57 FTC

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,973 mi
Last recorded79,973 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FTC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 79,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 74,125 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 74,124 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,249 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,821 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,921 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 52,921 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 52,908 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brakes and traction control lights (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 483,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,612 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 30,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,214 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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GF57 FTC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF57 FTC, 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 GF57 FTC registered?

GF57 FTC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is GF57 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 FTC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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