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KT57 WPY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,822 mi
Last recorded161,822 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT57 WPY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 161,822 miles

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

Offside Front seat tilt mechanism faulty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel flap insecure

Fail 29 May 2026 161,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeds 0.55 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front seat tilt mechanism faulty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel flap insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2025 132,640 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 132,640 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 128,831 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 128,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 126,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 124,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure track control arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,655 miles

Tyre slightly damaged rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 119,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 108,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 97,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,232 miles

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

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

low water lamp on .

steering lock lamp on in dash.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,607 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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KT57 WPY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 KT57 WPY, 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 KT57 WPY registered?

KT57 WPY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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