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J70 FRN

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,544 mi
Last recorded143,544 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 FRN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 143,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 143,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 136,838 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper cover insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2021 128,060 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,904 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,779 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 102,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 95,053 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres cracking in tread

slight corrosion on underside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,540 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,104 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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J70 FRN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J70 FRN, 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 J70 FRN registered?

J70 FRN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is J70 FRN safe to buy?

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