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CE07 LCJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,171 mi
Last recorded172,171 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 172,171 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 164,770 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 164,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 160,409 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 160,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 153,833 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 153,833 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 150,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 143,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 134,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,411 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,372 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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CE07 LCJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE07 LCJ, 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 CE07 LCJ registered?

CE07 LCJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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