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KL57 CSZ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,720 mi
Last recorded139,720 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 CSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 139,720 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 134,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 130,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 126,401 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 126,401 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 120,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint weak

Pass 11 Jul 2020 116,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 109,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and small cut in tread

oil level slightly low

Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,473 miles

engine noisy on start up possible timing chain noise

handbrake performance only just met minimum requirements

Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,762 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 103,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi pipe split

headlamp leveller adjusted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 98,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi pipe split

headlamp leveller adjusted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 94,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,527 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,698 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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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KL57 CSZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KL57 CSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL57 CSZ registered?

KL57 CSZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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