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HN57 VBL

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,794 mi
Last recorded122,794 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 VBL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 122,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 122,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 121,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 rear and osr tyre has nail (5.2.3 (e))

chip on front windscreen

Fail 22 May 2020 121,323 miles

chip on front windscreen

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 rear and osr tyre has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing and x 2 rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 119,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,763 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 113,759 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,144 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 104,119 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,646 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,333 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 20 Feb 2012 58,333 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,137 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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HN57 VBL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN57 VBL, 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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HN57 VBL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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