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GN07 ZFZ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,295 mi
Last recorded126,295 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN07 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 126,295 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,504 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,049 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 81,049 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 74,530 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,183 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,623 miles

bonnet difficult to close,lock seizing

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 51,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,777 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 50,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,234 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,536 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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GN07 ZFZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GN07 ZFZ, 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 GN07 ZFZ registered?

GN07 ZFZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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