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HK57 GVZ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,381 mi
Last recorded137,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 GVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 137,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing uneven

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,670 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension mounting bush has slight movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 134,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi brake hose leaking dangerous failure (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension mounting bush has slight movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 131,569 miles

Front Windscreen damaged (Chip)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention required Tyre worn on inner edge (195-55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing but buckle functioning correctly (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 116,092 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 7 May 2021 98,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 86,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 86,003 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,984 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,694 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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HK57 GVZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HK57 GVZ, 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 HK57 GVZ registered?

HK57 GVZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2007.

Is HK57 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 GVZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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