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BL07 XOY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

203,647 mi
Last recorded203,647 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 XOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 203,647 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 203,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2025 192,539 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 192,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 182,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 182,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 174,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 165,350 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 158,274 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 153,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 147,084 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from a small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 139,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Condition of wipers

Fail 1 Aug 2018 139,628 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER BUSH (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Condition of wipers

Pass 2 Aug 2017 138,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 136,091 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,113 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2013 122,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 97,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,090 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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BL07 XOY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL07 XOY, 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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What year was BL07 XOY registered?

BL07 XOY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is BL07 XOY safe to buy?

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