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GJ57 YFW

2007 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,928 mi
Last recorded138,928 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 138,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 138,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 133,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 133,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 133,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 128,257 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexible hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 128,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexible hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster worn, but not excessively (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2017 118,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 111,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 110,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,534 miles

Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,936 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,830 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 YFW is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ57 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

GJ57 YFW is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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