MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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sill,underbody & engine covers fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
sill,underbody & engine covers fitted
covers fitted
front tyres wearing low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all discs corroded slightly
rear washers not working
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chip in windscreen (swept zone)
n/s/f tyre starting to get low
n/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread , cut acroos tread & nail
o/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chip in windscreen (swept zone)
n/s/f tyre starting to get low
n/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread , cut acroos tread & nail
o/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n,s,f tyre worn on outer edge
o,s,f tyre worn on outer edge
very slight oil leak from front propshaft seal.
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n,s,f tyre worn on outer edge
o,s,f tyre worn on outer edge
o,s,f vehicle jacking pad missing
very slight oil leak from front propshaft seal.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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KJ57 ELH is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KJ57 ELH, 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 KJ57 ELH registered?
KJ57 ELH is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.
Is KJ57 ELH safe to buy?
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