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KA07 WMX

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,057 mi
Last recorded137,057 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA07 WMX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 137,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,118 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 3 Sep 2020 130,117 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. o/s and n/s (6.2.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,994 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 19 Aug 2019 124,993 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 111,713 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 90,958 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel fiter pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 90,704 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,566 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,566 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 144,715 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 144,700 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 121,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,956 miles

o/s/r brake pad spring missing

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 WMX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

KA07 WMX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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