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AY57 XZT

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,972 mi
Last recorded127,972 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 127,972 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,504 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 114,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner 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))

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,196 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,036 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,130 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,183 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,183 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,769 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,999 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,251 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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AY57 XZT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY57 XZT, 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 AY57 XZT registered?

AY57 XZT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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