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KC07 OTS

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,914 mi
Last recorded163,914 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 OTS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 163,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 159,857 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 154,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,019 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 148,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 139,047 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 139,047 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 125,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,404 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 104,205 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 104,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,652 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 87,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres are low of tread and wearing on edges

exhaust flexi braking up

front brake hoses are perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,536 miles

front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,155 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,151 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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KC07 OTS is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KC07 OTS, 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 KC07 OTS registered?

KC07 OTS is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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