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GL07 JYY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 JYY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,226 miles

Chips in front windscreen

Mark on nearside rear ABS ring

Rear diff wet

Undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,802 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside approx 2.5mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' & lower (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2016 64,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside approx 2.5mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' & lower (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,080 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,565 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 46,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 19,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL07 JYY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GL07 JYY, 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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GL07 JYY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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