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KW56 XXA

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,145 mi
Last recorded143,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 XXA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 143,145 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexible hoses are slightly perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and bottom of engine unable to pin point due to various covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 143,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached upper ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached front lower arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mounting bolt very loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexible hoses are slightly perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and bottom of engine unable to pin point due to various covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 139,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim NEAR FAIL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing / cracking low tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Jacking pad missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc s corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 139,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim NEAR FAIL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing / cracking low tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking pad missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc s corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 136,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Jacking pad missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.7mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 128,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,271 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake hoses slight cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Jacking pad missing o/s/f.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure light on.

Fail 20 May 2022 114,877 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake hoses slight cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Jacking pad missing o/s/f.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure light on.

Pass 28 May 2021 100,470 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/S/F Jacking block missing

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

Fail 28 May 2021 100,470 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/S/F Jacking block missing

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,636 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,142 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,573 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,183 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 51,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 47,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 40,092 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

Fail 11 May 2012 40,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,629 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 31,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,285 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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KW56 XXA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KW56 XXA, 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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KW56 XXA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 February 2007.

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