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LA07 DDX

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,255 mi
Last recorded147,255 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 DDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 147,255 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 147,240 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 131,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 131,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 117,255 miles

engine cover

under-tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,241 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flex on exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,813 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,113 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 29,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LA07 DDX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA07 DDX, 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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LA07 DDX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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