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AO57 HGC

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,495 mi
Last recorded93,495 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 93,495 miles

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

Various body damage

Fail 22 Sep 2021 93,495 miles

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

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

Various body damage

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,982 miles

various body damage

Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,563 miles

both front leading arm bushes weak and nearside ball joint gaiter leaking

exhaust flexy deteriorating

various body damage

Fail 2 Sep 2019 87,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe disconnected (3.5 (a))

both front leading arm bushes weak and nearside ball joint gaiter leaking

exhaust flexy deteriorating

various body damage

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,126 miles

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Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,245 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 71,880 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,039 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,938 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,365 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,534 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,534 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 26,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,421 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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AO57 HGC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO57 HGC, 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 AO57 HGC registered?

AO57 HGC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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