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FD57 LNX

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,244 mi
Last recorded199,244 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 LNX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 199,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 190,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 179,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 179,317 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 166,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 154,522 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 154,522 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,669 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 145,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,462 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn

Windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,451 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 118,850 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014
Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,618 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,051 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 25,148 miles

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

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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FD57 LNX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FD57 LNX, 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 FD57 LNX registered?

FD57 LNX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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