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HD56 EFM

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,149 mi
Last recorded113,149 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 EFM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 113,149 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 103,473 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 91,300 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 73,937 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,078 miles

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 15 Mar 2016 60,078 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,746 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 45,988 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,614 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,975 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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HD56 EFM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HD56 EFM, 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 HD56 EFM registered?

HD56 EFM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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