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GF57 FTZ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 84,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 84,064 miles

Offside Rear Body panel likely to become detached Fuel cap door likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 83,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 81,623 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 18,559 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 FTZ 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 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTZ, 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 GF57 FTZ registered?

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

Is GF57 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 FTZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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