MOT Status
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119,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear disc corroded
underbody corroded
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn
both front tyres edges worn
surface corrosion to under-body
under trays fitted
emissions to low to read
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
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
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
rear brake discs corroded
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
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
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake discs corroded ,front tyres wearing unevenly
brake discs corroded ,front tyres wearing unevenly
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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.
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FE07 XLV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2007.
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