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AJ07 OMC

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

189,607 mi
Last recorded189,607 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 OMC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 189,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 184,666 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 184,664 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi hose to caliper perished and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi hose to caliper perished and splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 178,816 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perished

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 178,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front flexi brake hoses perished

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 170,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension rubbers starting to deteriorate

both front suspension legsrusting

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe rusting

Fail 15 Sep 2022 170,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension rubbers starting to deteriorate

both front suspension legsrusting

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2021 162,790 miles

Front very small chips windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 162,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front very small chips windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 155,761 miles

very small chips windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2019 148,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 148,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,001 miles

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,537 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2016 105,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 85,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,921 miles

wear to edges of tyres

Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,299 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges and tread depth getting down

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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AJ07 OMC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ07 OMC, 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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AJ07 OMC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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