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AY07 YBV

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,996 mi
Last recorded138,996 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 YBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 138,996 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear nearside of vehicle by rear sub-frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe across rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE (0.1 (b))

VEHICLE RECALL SHOWING AS OUTSTANDING ON THIS VEHICLE

Fail 24 Mar 2026 138,996 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear nearside of vehicle by rear sub-frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe across rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

General surface corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE (0.1 (b))

VEHICLE RECALL SHOWING AS OUTSTANDING ON THIS VEHICLE

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 129,559 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 124,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,076 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 121,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,532 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 109,738 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 102,620 miles

Brake wear indicator on

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm - Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule join at front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule join at front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,367 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 94,367 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,162 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,993 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,002 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 74,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/side front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,062 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 65,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,648 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,910 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,749 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,954 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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AY07 YBV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AY07 YBV, 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 AY07 YBV registered?

AY07 YBV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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