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GY07 PDO

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,366 mi
Last recorded129,366 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 PDO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 129,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 129,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak DRIED UP NOW AS BEEN OFF THE ROAD SINCE 2018 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn INNER - EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDEWALL CUT CORDS EXPOSED + DEEP CRACKS ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR WASHERS INOP

UNDERTRAY MISSING

Pass 3 Dec 2018 129,302 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 129,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 109,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,980 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 66,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light came on half way through test

front tyres 205/50/17 non runflats & rears 225/45/17 runflats

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,263 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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GY07 PDO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY07 PDO, 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 GY07 PDO registered?

GY07 PDO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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