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GV57 GSU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,034 mi
Last recorded79,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 GSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 79,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 115,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both front sidelights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,759 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,472 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 104,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,756 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 96,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,948 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 81,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,430 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,567 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,917 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 GSU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GSU, 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 GSU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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