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J11 OPL

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,560 mi
Last recorded116,560 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 OPL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 116,560 miles

All brake discs surfaces corroded

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Front Bottom arm front inner bushes perishing with slight play

General underbody corroded

Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Rear brakes according to the bc unit (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 116,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front don't reach the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both outer and inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs surfaces corroded

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Front Bottom arm front inner bushes perishing with slight play

Front Tyres wearing low on both edges

General underbody corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Rear brakes according to the bc unit (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,077 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,102 miles

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

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

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

slight bind on the n/s/r brake(hand brake slow to release)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 92,102 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight bind on the n/s/r brake(hand brake slow to release)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 79,815 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,449 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,228 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 40,227 miles

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

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

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)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,050 miles

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

rear discs worn

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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J11 OPL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J11 OPL, 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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J11 OPL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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