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GA02 LON

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

147,522 mi
Last recorded147,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA02 LON
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 147,522 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive BESIDE TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE MARKER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 139,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 130,056 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2021 122,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 118,142 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,866 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,881 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 76,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,736 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,168 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,361 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,764 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 29,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,300 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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GA02 LON is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GA02 LON, 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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What year was GA02 LON registered?

GA02 LON is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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