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L88 MHX

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,974 mi
Last recorded144,974 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 MHX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 144,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure off on middle of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 131,497 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,983 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,758 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,164 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 98,160 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,225 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 85,658 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both front flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 78,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 89W @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at connection into Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR17 91Y @2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 89W @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR17 91Y @2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,497 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,309 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 54,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,525 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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L88 MHX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 L88 MHX, 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 L88 MHX registered?

L88 MHX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is L88 MHX safe to buy?

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