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J70 RBJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,224 mi
Last recorded70,224 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 RBJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 70,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 67,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 64,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,074 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,074 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,524 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,083 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,655 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 30,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,365 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 RBJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RBJ, 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 RBJ registered?

J70 RBJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is J70 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 RBJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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