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HT07 DUJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT07 DUJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,180 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 91,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,900 miles

break pad waring light on

Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

break pad waring light on

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,729 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,976 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 Oct 2016 67,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted under bonnet obscuring some components

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,549 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted under bonnet obscuring some components

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,074 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,517 miles

oil leak at rear axle n/s

outer fuel cap cover damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,184 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

oil leak at rear axle n/s

outer fuel cap cover damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

tint strip upper windscreen.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,820 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,189 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 16,517 miles

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 16,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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HT07 DUJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HT07 DUJ, 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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HT07 DUJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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