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GR56 JVC

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,170 mi
Last recorded133,170 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 JVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 133,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 131,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,376 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,183 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear propshaft bush worn.

Fail 5 Nov 2020 115,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear propshaft bush worn.

Pass 1 May 2019 107,162 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 107,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,486 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 91,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 84,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 52,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 42,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 36,081 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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GR56 JVC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GR56 JVC, 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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GR56 JVC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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