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AK07 FKR

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,652 mi
Last recorded161,652 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 FKR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 161,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 153,219 miles

Exhaust noisy modified (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 152,910 miles

Nearside Bumper insecure sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy modified (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2023 146,500 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 145,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 143,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 141,523 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 140,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 128,077 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,504 miles

nearside front roadwheel rim badly damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2015 100,435 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front roadwheel rim badly damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,779 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,032 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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AK07 FKR is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AK07 FKR, 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 AK07 FKR registered?

AK07 FKR is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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