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GJ07 XBC

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,402 mi
Last recorded74,402 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 XBC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,402 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,099 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,788 miles

handbrake effort low

Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,183 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,716 miles

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 31 Aug 2017 61,369 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 61,369 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 50,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 50,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,483 miles

Both front wheel rims dented in inner edges.

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres have low tread depth on outer edges.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front wheel rims dented in inner edges.

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres have low tread depth on outer edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,741 miles

All brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,271 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,089 miles

Rear brake pad linings getting low.

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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GJ07 XBC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ07 XBC, 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 GJ07 XBC registered?

GJ07 XBC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ07 XBC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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