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AY57 ZYK

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,734 mi
Last recorded144,734 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZYK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 144,734 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 144,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 135,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 134,584 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 131,690 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,926 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 107,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 101,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 93,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,711 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,797 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,309 miles

Rear washer not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,822 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 47,822 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,220 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 ZYK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

AY57 ZYK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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