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HV57 LZM

2007 BMW 1 Series

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,294 mi
Last recorded159,294 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 LZM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 159,294 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 159,294 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 156,139 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 152,636 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 152,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 137,588 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)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 137,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 119,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 118,426 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

hand brake light on fluid ok

Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,064 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 100,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 86,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate dirty

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 44,407 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HV57 LZM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HV57 LZM, 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 HV57 LZM registered?

HV57 LZM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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