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GF57 GHK

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,890 mi
Last recorded111,890 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 GHK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 105,501 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

Pass 9 Sep 2017 95,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check seat belt

hand brake slightly high

slight play in track rod end n/s

tyre worn on inner edge n/s/f

Fail 9 Sep 2017 95,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check seat belt

hand brake slightly high

slight play in track rod end n/s

tyre worn on inner edge n/s/f

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,672 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt does not extend (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,000 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 70,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,465 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,871 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 GHK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHK, 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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GF57 GHK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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