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LB07 FMU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,782 mi
Last recorded156,782 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 FMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 156,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 156,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 146,140 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Fail 30 Jul 2020 146,140 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 May 2019 137,577 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 130,317 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 122,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 115,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 107,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,327 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 89,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,121 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

water ingress nearside side repeater lamp.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,128 miles

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

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

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

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

damage nearside floor cover trim panel.

damage wheel rims(inner and outer).

stone chips front windscreen.

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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LB07 FMU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB07 FMU, 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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LB07 FMU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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