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GU57 UBX

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,550 mi
Last recorded124,550 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 UBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 124,550 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 120,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 25 Feb 2021 117,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 115,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 115,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,376 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,438 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,629 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,629 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights and indicators (1.7.5c)

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

osr sensors insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,469 miles

STRONG ADVISE exhaust flexi section deteriorated and breaking up

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,297 miles

STRONG ADVISE n/s/r tyre worn AT LIMIT

o/s/r tyre worn near limit

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,380 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brakw warning lamp on dash

front and rear brake pads worn very low

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge / below 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,755 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,362 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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GU57 UBX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU57 UBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU57 UBX registered?

GU57 UBX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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