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BJ07 BFU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,453 mi
Last recorded124,453 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 BFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 124,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 124,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 111,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 106,352 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 102,532 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 102,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 98,480 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 98,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,840 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,840 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,296 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 77,419 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 77,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,369 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,472 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,247 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 49,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,510 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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BJ07 BFU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ07 BFU, 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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BJ07 BFU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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