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LA06 LOV

2007 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,840 mi
Last recorded198,840 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 LOV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 198,840 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 188,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 179,642 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

offside headlight output reduced

rear prop shaft doughnut deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2022 168,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 155,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 144,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Front brake caliper binding

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 130,745 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 118,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,406 miles

Windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2017 116,406 miles

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,201 miles

eml light on

o/s/f jacking block missing

Fail 3 Dec 2015 95,201 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

eml light on

o/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,428 miles

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

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

rear brake discs excessively lipped

tpm illuminated possibly due to winter tyres and wheels on

Fail 6 Nov 2014 84,428 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

brake warning lamp indicates a fault

front brake discs excessively lipped and concaved

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs excessively lipped

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slight wear on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,336 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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LA06 LOV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA06 LOV, 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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LA06 LOV is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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