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KD57 GVE

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,460 mi
Last recorded83,460 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 GVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 83,460 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 83,460 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 79,541 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nered a buff (clean). (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,320 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 77,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 70,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,748 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,849 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 53,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,042 miles

Offside Rear Slight bind on roadwheel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs - vehicle been stood (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 51,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Slight bind on roadwheel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs - vehicle been stood (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,721 miles

engine covers and under trays restrict inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays restrict inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,526 miles

REAR TYRES APPROACHING LEGAL TREAD DEPTH

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,058 miles

front discs badly scored were pads were down to metal

Fail 31 May 2011 26,058 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

front discs badly scored were pads were down to metal

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,651 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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KD57 GVE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KD57 GVE, 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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KD57 GVE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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