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KJ57 EOM

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,359 mi
Last recorded158,359 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 EOM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 158,359 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 131,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,156 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,810 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,659 miles

both brake hose flexis cracking slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2020 118,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both brake hose flexis cracking slightly

Pass 17 May 2019 111,453 miles

both rear tyres perishing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2018 103,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides tyres wearing on inner edge and cracking tread slightly (4.1.E.1)

Front both sides brake flexi hose cracking slightly

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and treads cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 100,885 miles

both side front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 100,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both side front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,348 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 71,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 59,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,568 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 42,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,799 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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KJ57 EOM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOM, 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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KJ57 EOM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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