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KA57 EYB

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,215 mi
Last recorded165,215 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 EYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 165,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 163,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Jun 2018 153,956 miles

Mist of oil on N/S/R shock absorber.

N/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 205/50/r17-89v

Oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 24 May 2018 153,383 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Mist of oil on N/S/R shock absorber.

N/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 205/50/r17-89v

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 29 May 2017 142,270 miles

oil leak from differential

signs of fuel leak

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspections of components

Fail 29 May 2017 142,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

oil leak from differential

signs of fuel leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspections of components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 128,259 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 108,788 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,788 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 90,002 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 82,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,970 miles

Advise early replacment of rear tyres

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,863 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,664 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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KA57 EYB is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EYB, 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 KA57 EYB registered?

KA57 EYB is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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