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K3 BWW

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,882 mi
Last recorded188,882 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 BWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 188,882 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 188,874 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phoneholder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose locking wheel nut advise to recheck tightness (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2024 187,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 183,900 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 176,992 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 170,779 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 164,520 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 155,878 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 144,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 131,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,763 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge wear

Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 90,562 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 90,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,254 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 66,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,672 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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K3 BWW is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K3 BWW, 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 K3 BWW registered?

K3 BWW is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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