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HV57 PGK

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,450 mi
Last recorded146,450 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 PGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 146,450 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 146,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 141,984 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 141,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 137,056 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,539 miles

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

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

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

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

oil sump starting to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,172 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 128,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,042 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 86,101 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,205 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,383 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,906 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,740 miles

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

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 front tyre worn on outer shoulder. (215 40 18)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 41,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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 front tyre worn on outer shoulder. (215 40 18)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 33,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage nearside front wheel rim.

stone chips across front windscreen.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low outer edges,

damage tyres outer sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

undersize cuts tyre treads.

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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HV57 PGK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV57 PGK, 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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HV57 PGK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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