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GV07 EGY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,480 mi
Last recorded78,480 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 EGY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 78,480 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,626 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 64,626 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,978 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 48,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 42,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,637 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 42,637 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,526 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,441 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,922 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing more on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing more on the inner edge - no tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,421 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 17,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,077 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 16,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,430 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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GV07 EGY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GV07 EGY, 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 GV07 EGY registered?

GV07 EGY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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