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FH56 OTX

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,853 mi
Last recorded123,853 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 OTX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 123,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine possibly rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 123,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine possibly rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 118,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 114,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 108,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 104,703 miles

Offside Front foglamp not working

handbrake only just reaching required efficency

Fail 29 Apr 2021 104,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 102,871 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front foglamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2019 100,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 100,202 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,513 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,513 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,100 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,678 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,649 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,204 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,805 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 58,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,455 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 35,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,536 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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FH56 OTX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FH56 OTX, 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 FH56 OTX registered?

FH56 OTX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 February 2007.

Is FH56 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 OTX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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