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GU57 ZLE

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,239 mi
Last recorded95,239 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 ZLE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 95,239 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 93,503 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,964 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 84,963 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,021 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,123 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,483 miles

child seat fitted to nsar seat

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 ZLE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GU57 ZLE, 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 GU57 ZLE registered?

GU57 ZLE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is GU57 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 ZLE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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