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BEM 223

2007 BMW X1

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,677 mi
Last recorded156,677 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEM 223
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 156,677 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 156,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill Area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 100,363 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,611 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,582 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 93,582 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,172 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and wearing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,511 miles

corrosion around both front suspension top mounts

Fail 20 Jun 2023 89,510 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,030 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Recheck tyre in approximately 3000 miles.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 79,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 75,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,497 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 102,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,487 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pump noisey

Fail 31 Aug 2011 48,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pump noisey

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,295 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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BEM 223 is a 2007 BMW X1 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEM 223, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 19 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BEM 223 is a 2007 BMW X1, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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