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BG07 PLV

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,892 mi
Last recorded74,892 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 PLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm wearing on inside edge & perishing 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but wearing on edge, 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 69,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perishing on outside edges

Pass 8 May 2013 34,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all 4 tyres perished on tread area

Pass 4 May 2012 30,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 26,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,323 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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BG07 PLV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BG07 PLV, 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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BG07 PLV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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