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LB56 YGT

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 YGT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,075 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,807 miles

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

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

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 heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 76,805 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and is corroded in a few places/weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 74,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,261 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,545 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,849 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,421 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,789 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,577 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,820 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 35,801 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LB56 YGT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LB56 YGT, 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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LB56 YGT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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