2007 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · WM57 FAU
2007 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 162,060 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,060 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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WM57 FAU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2025
- 162,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM57 FAU 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 (WM57 FAU) between October 2010 and February 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully inspect road wheel and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii”.
WM57 FAU Mileage History
- 28/10/201027,030 mi
- 01/11/201133,604 mi+6,574 mi
- 02/11/201242,452 mi+8,848 mi
- 31/10/201350,205 mi+7,753 mi
- 05/11/201457,566 mi+7,361 mi
- 03/11/201565,775 mi+8,209 mi
- 04/11/201565,775 mi
- 02/11/201673,051 mi+7,276 mi
- 16/10/201782,223 mi+9,172 mi
- 17/10/201782,223 mi
- 04/10/201890,590 mi+8,367 mi
- 12/10/201890,757 mi+167 mi
- 25/10/2019101,320 mi+10,563 mi
- 26/10/2019101,322 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/2020111,629 mi+10,307 mi
- 15/02/2022141,077 mi+29,448 mi
- 13/02/2023148,856 mi+7,779 mi
- 01/03/2023148,941 mi+85 mi
- 19/02/2024156,792 mi+7,851 mi
- 26/02/2024156,868 mi+76 mi
- 03/02/2025162,012 mi+5,144 mi
- 08/02/2025162,060 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 9,454 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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