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GR07 LZH

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,778 mi
Last recorded67,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 LZH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 67,778 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 67,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jun 2025 67,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and lipped, minimizing clearance between disc lip and pad back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre is 19yrs old

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

both rear tyres are 14yrs old

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

run-flat and non run-flat tyres mixed on front axle

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 May 2024 59,256 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 57,996 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,238 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 54,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 52,421 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 52,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,166 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,026 miles

emi light on

Fail 31 May 2017 48,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

emi light on

Fail 31 May 2017 48,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,371 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,520 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 20 Apr 2012 29,028 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,706 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,360 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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GR07 LZH is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GR07 LZH, 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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GR07 LZH is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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