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AP57 HTU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,023 mi
Last recorded118,023 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 HTU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,023 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,667 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 82,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,798 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 77,798 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,793 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 72,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust Broken From Flexy (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake Warning Light Showing On Dash

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,426 miles

Nearside Rear nail inside

both front tyre cracking

both rear tyres cracking

brake pad sencor light on

Fail 6 Oct 2016 67,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail inside

both front tyre cracking

both rear tyres cracking

brake pad sencor light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,243 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 51,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,569 miles

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2011 32,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,244 miles

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

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

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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AP57 HTU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP57 HTU, 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 AP57 HTU registered?

AP57 HTU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is AP57 HTU safe to buy?

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