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FL57 LWJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,233 mi
Last recorded172,233 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 LWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 172,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 172,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 154,636 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Nov 2021 154,631 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,374 miles

205/55/16

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

fuel flap broken / insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2019 144,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

fuel flap broken / insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2018 124,921 miles

Fuel flap missing

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 57,155 miles

particle filter no smoke

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,268 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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FL57 LWJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL57 LWJ, 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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FL57 LWJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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