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GJ57 UOT

2007 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 UOT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 107,438 miles

slight blow on exhaust.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,408 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre cracking but no cords exposed.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 102,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 100,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,417 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,599 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 87,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,220 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

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)

brake warning light on all time

engine covers & under-trays fit

Fail 11 Sep 2015 78,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

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)

engine covers & under-trays fit

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,340 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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GJ57 UOT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ57 UOT, 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 GJ57 UOT registered?

GJ57 UOT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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