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HK07 VFU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,434 mi
Last recorded110,434 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 VFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 110,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,281 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 96,270 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 80,312 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front,front most arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 70,206 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 63,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 50,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 43,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,784 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,280 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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HK07 VFU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HK07 VFU, 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 HK07 VFU registered?

HK07 VFU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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