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AV57 VSA

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 VSA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 130,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 121,821 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,732 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,162 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 7 Jul 2016 105,162 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2015 96,184 miles

nearside registration lamp dim

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,678 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 11 Jul 2012 72,280 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,280 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,014 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,859 miles

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

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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AV57 VSA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV57 VSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV57 VSA registered?

AV57 VSA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is AV57 VSA safe to buy?

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