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GJ57 YZT

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,264 mi
Last recorded130,264 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 YZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 114,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,913 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 98,878 miles

All indicator lamps flash fast but within pass criteria

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,220 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 90,257 miles

Front Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,247 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 83,247 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported brake pad warning wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 73,006 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat /seat belt not checked

Fail 24 Dec 2015 73,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to rear seat /seat belt not checked

Fail 23 Dec 2015 72,988 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre tread on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,307 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 YZT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 YZT, 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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GJ57 YZT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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