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KE07 SKM

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE07 SKM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 84,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 74,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,983 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 67,983 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 61,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,010 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,172 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,470 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Oct 2015 57,459 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

parts of tread on n/s/f tyre 2.32mm

parts of tread on o/s/r tyre 2.84mm

rear brake pads 90% or more worn

tracking may need adjustment!!

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake pads 80% or more worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,213 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,299 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

poss loose connection at n/s/r no. plate lamp- working when tested....

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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KE07 SKM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KE07 SKM, 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 KE07 SKM registered?

KE07 SKM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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