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AK57 RLY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,957 mi
Last recorded200,957 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 RLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 200,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 200,957 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 191,120 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 172,053 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 172,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 155,775 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 155,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 137,234 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 113,138 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 113,110 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,792 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 105,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,999 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r shock absorber cover missing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,304 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,075 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,812 miles

both front tyres 2mm on inner edge

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 21 Jul 2011 39,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emission limits were tested & met but the dsm could not register the readings

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,077 miles

emission limits were tested & met but the dsm could not register the readings

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,373 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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AK57 RLY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK57 RLY, 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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AK57 RLY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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