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HY57 WEL

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,167 mi
Last recorded109,167 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 109,093 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,844 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,841 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside number plate bulb is dim

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,635 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,635 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,976 miles

Front exhaust flexi

Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,703 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 49,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,282 miles

plastic floor covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,280 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 WEL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HY57 WEL, 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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HY57 WEL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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