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LE57 AFJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,914 mi
Last recorded109,914 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 AFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 109,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,822 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,949 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,032 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2018 64,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake fluid warning light is on dash

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,933 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,315 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,562 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake hoses are perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,124 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,148 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,893 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 10,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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LE57 AFJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LE57 AFJ, 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 LE57 AFJ registered?

LE57 AFJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is LE57 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 AFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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