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BT57 LPV

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 LPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 116,347 miles

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

severe oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2018 116,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall - cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

severe oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,223 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2016 89,457 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side parking brake on minimum limit advise attentoin

Pass 5 Jun 2012 62,295 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,243 miles

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

exhaust front + centre section rattle/noisy

slight engine noise

slight wear/lipped n/s o/s front brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,036 miles

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

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

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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BT57 LPV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT57 LPV, 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 BT57 LPV registered?

BT57 LPV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2007.

Is BT57 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 LPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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