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J12 XLJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,171 mi
Last recorded104,171 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,171 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2026 133,367 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 133,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 99,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 122,540 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Jan 2025 122,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2024 90,002 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 114,152 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 102,998 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 102,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,716 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 77,139 miles

Offside Front shock absorber misting

Offside Front slight movement in lower arm inner bushes

front brake discs corroded and wearing low

rear disc and pads getting low

Fail 4 Dec 2021 77,018 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber misting

Offside Front slight movement in lower arm inner bushes

front brake discs corroded and wearing low

rear disc and pads getting low

slight oil leak from corroded oil filter

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,957 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 75,195 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,655 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,300 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 70,279 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 71,322 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,898 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 55,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 45,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,782 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 64,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,619 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 57,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,204 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,272 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 50,269 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 23 Dec 2013 44,236 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,622 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 29,166 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 20,372 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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J12 XLJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J12 XLJ, 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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J12 XLJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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