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AJ57 ULT

2007 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,640 mi
Last recorded159,640 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ULT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 159,640 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 151,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 144,133 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 144,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,179 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 136,179 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,819 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 121,426 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 115,411 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 115,411 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 106,221 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,850 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,150 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,104 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 72,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,934 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,109 miles

front discs worn but not seriously weakend

Fail 20 Dec 2010 60,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front discs worn but not seriously weakend

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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AJ57 ULT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ57 ULT, 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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AJ57 ULT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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