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GV57 FKN

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,914 mi
Last recorded118,914 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 FKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 118,914 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 109,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2023 108,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,299 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 104,297 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,225 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,231 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 98,231 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,570 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 86,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 83,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 79,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 79,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 72,166 miles

All tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres low on edges

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 63,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 63,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 56,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,008 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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GV57 FKN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV57 FKN, 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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GV57 FKN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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