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HV57 WJY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,905 mi
Last recorded146,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 WJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 146,905 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 146,901 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 118,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 109,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 97,172 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 97,172 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,382 miles

BOTH front tyres scuffing outer edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO MEASURE --- DEFAULT MOT PASS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,296 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,412 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,313 miles

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 WJY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HV57 WJY, 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 HV57 WJY registered?

HV57 WJY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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