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AK57 SXL

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,217 mi
Last recorded92,217 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SXL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,217 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,431 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 87,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

front wheel on wrong axle should be fitted to rear

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,256 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 73,913 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 64,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,929 miles

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

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 15 Oct 2019 52,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 43,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 35,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,147 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear aprox 2,500 miles (3.5.1g)

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 20,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,856 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,898 miles

1.Nearside front tyre wearing outer.

2.DSC warning lamps on dash advise repair.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,978 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 SXL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AK57 SXL, 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 AK57 SXL registered?

AK57 SXL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is AK57 SXL safe to buy?

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