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EF07 XMH

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,122 mi
Last recorded181,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 XMH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 181,122 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 181,117 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective no keys to check petrol cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 175,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 167,248 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 160,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 154,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 145,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 145,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 131,807 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 131,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 115,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,532 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,532 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,753 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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EF07 XMH is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF07 XMH, 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 EF07 XMH registered?

EF07 XMH is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is EF07 XMH safe to buy?

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