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HY57 OUO

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 OUO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,146 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x/2

Fail 8 Jun 2026 88,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x/2

Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,771 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 2 Jan 2022 74,125 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2021 71,808 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,571 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 69,571 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,120 miles

advise on both front flexible brake hoses perished

advise on both front tyres perished

advise on n/s/r tyre perished and worn close to limit of tread wear

advise on o/s/r tyre perished and worn close to limit of tread wear

advise on slight damage to front number plate

Fail 8 Jan 2019 65,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise on both front flexible brake hoses perished

advise on both front tyres perished

advise on n/s/r tyre perished and worn close to limit of tread wear

advise on o/s/r tyre perished and worn close to limit of tread wear

advise on slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Dec 2017 60,853 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,163 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 55,007 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,944 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 50,091 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 43,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,561 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 28,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,929 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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HY57 OUO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HY57 OUO, 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 HY57 OUO registered?

HY57 OUO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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