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FY07 HOJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,533 mi
Last recorded128,533 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 HOJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 128,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (bad) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake discs rusty

slight exhaust blow from flex hose

Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 119,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining, outer tread area devoid of pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator broken. Warning lamp illuminated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 116,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining, outer tread area devoid of pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator broken. Warning lamp illuminated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 107,404 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,160 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 96,160 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted hard to check components

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,210 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,513 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,457 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

N/s/f tyre worn on outter edge.

O/s/f tyre worn on outter edge.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,271 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 60,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 46,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 34,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 25,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 19,306 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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FY07 HOJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY07 HOJ, 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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FY07 HOJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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