MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear exhaust box hanger broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel filler flap locking motor failed.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.97mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.28mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray not fully secure damaged and broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to coolant dripping off under tray. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached excessive corrosion. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet release lever loose / slack. (mechanism starting to seize)
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel filler flap locking motor failed.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.97mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.28mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray not fully secure damaged and broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KA57 AEX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 KA57 AEX, 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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KA57 AEX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2007.
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