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CA07 OMV

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,820 mi
Last recorded168,820 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 OMV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 168,820 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre cracking - inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear trailing arm pin bushes worn/ nearside offside

Pass 6 Feb 2024 163,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 163,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 156,212 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 156,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2453518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2453518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 147,749 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 147,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect kick off (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect kick off (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 134,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning strobe light fitted, only 1 of the leds working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust mount broken off the body

sun strip on windscreen in swept area but not in view of the road

Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning strobe light fitted, only 1 of the leds working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust mount broken off the body

sun strip on windscreen in swept area but not in view of the road

Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,205 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,759 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,929 miles

Front tyres wearing on in side edge

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 27 May 2015 84,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,436 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,436 miles

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

Near side rear tyre worn

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,582 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 36,514 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 28,523 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

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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CA07 OMV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA07 OMV, 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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CA07 OMV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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