2007 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · NC57 UWN
2007 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 138,724 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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NC57 UWN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 138,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NC57 UWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 1 Series (NC57 UWN) between September 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NC57 UWN Mileage History
- 28/09/201013,479 mi
- 27/09/201121,231 mi+7,752 mi
- 18/02/201224,757 mi+3,526 mi
- 04/03/201337,454 mi+12,697 mi
- 04/03/201337,454 mi
- 24/02/201446,159 mi+8,705 mi
- 26/02/201553,734 mi+7,575 mi
- 25/02/201662,857 mi+9,123 mi
- 25/02/201780,427 mi+17,570 mi
- 01/03/201898,630 mi+18,203 mi
- 14/02/2019108,073 mi+9,443 mi
- 14/02/2019108,073 mi
- 26/02/2020113,503 mi+5,430 mi
- 24/02/2021116,752 mi+3,249 mi
- 24/02/2022117,731 mi+979 mi
- 27/02/2023124,330 mi+6,599 mi
- 27/02/2023124,332 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/2024129,396 mi+5,064 mi
- 15/03/2024129,396 mi
- 28/02/2025134,788 mi+5,392 mi
- 06/03/2025134,790 mi+2 mi
- 14/03/2026138,724 mi+3,934 mi
Average of roughly 8,103 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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