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KD57 YJK

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 YJK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 138,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s bonnet strut missing

Fail 26 Apr 2024 136,729 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure broken flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 124,929 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,743 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 116,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 11,298 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,980 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 105,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,669 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 84,610 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 84,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen washer Fluid Low

Fail 8 Jun 2016 82,524 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen washer Fluid Low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,246 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,745 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,832 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,800 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 33,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,553 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 27,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YJK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KD57 YJK, 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 YJK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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