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FE07 XLV

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,728 mi
Last recorded119,728 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 XLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 119,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 119,728 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 101,665 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND - CORRODED INC CALIPERS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,156 miles

Rear disc corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 99,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear disc corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 97,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 91,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tread depth low

Offside Front tread depth low wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low wearing inner edge

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering lock not functioning malfunction lamp indicating system fault (7.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,292 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,164 miles

surface corrosion to under-body

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,115 miles

emissions to low to read

Fail 17 Feb 2016 75,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

emissions to low to read

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,706 miles

front no plate starting to de-laminate

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,676 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

front no plate starting to de-laminate

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,108 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,500 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,411 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 29,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake discs corroded ,front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,208 miles

brake discs corroded ,front tyres wearing unevenly

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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FE07 XLV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FE07 XLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE07 XLV registered?

FE07 XLV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is FE07 XLV safe to buy?

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