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GV57 HPC

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,967 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 81,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,275 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine under tray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 69,940 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 52,499 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,247 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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 31,317 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,798 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,750 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 HPC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HPC, 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 GV57 HPC registered?

GV57 HPC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is GV57 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 HPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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