MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear flexi hose clips missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
central exhaust clamp loose
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm less than 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to less than 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn bold inner edge ( secondary rubber)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn bold inner edge ( secondary rubber)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in n/s/r tyre (R.O.F)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front brake hoses perished
rear prop shaft rubber bush heavily cracked and split
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake hoses perished
rear prop shaft rubber bush heavily cracked and split
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front tyres 2mm and worn on edges 205/50 17 RF
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
All brake discs worn.
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All brake discs worn.
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Rear brake discs worn.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KA07 VNM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 KA07 VNM, 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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KA07 VNM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 July 2007.
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