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HY57 OWU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,931 mi
Last recorded103,931 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,414 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN

REAR PROPSHARFT RUBBER WORN

Fail 30 Apr 2019 103,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F TYRE WORN

REAR PROPSHARFT RUBBER WORN

Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,484 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

No smoke reading(Clean Engine)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 89,484 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

No smoke reading(Clean Engine)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,761 miles

brake pads appear low

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,779 miles

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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HY57 OWU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OWU, 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 HY57 OWU registered?

HY57 OWU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is HY57 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 OWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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