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EJ07 LFO

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,557 mi
Last recorded46,557 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 LFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 45,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 44,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 42,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,951 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,813 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2016 23,609 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 8,852 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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EJ07 LFO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ07 LFO, 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 EJ07 LFO registered?

EJ07 LFO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 June 2007.

Is EJ07 LFO safe to buy?

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