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KA07 VPR

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,547 mi
Last recorded150,547 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA07 VPR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 150,547 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 150,547 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 135,795 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust deterioated

Fail 10 Oct 2019 135,795 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust deterioated

Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,350 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

exhaust flexi deterioated

Pass 20 Oct 2017 127,536 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint weak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 122,377 miles

Exhaust front flexi very worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 122,287 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust front flexi very worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,055 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated at flexible joint.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Plastic trays fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,802 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 70,113 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,470 miles

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

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

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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KA07 VPR is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VPR, 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 KA07 VPR registered?

KA07 VPR is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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