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LB57 FJO

2007 BMW 1 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,535 mi
Last recorded86,535 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 FJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,535 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 86,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 86,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,022 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 80,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,250 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,111 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,381 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,791 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,692 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,943 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,328 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,303 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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LB57 FJO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB57 FJO, 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 LB57 FJO registered?

LB57 FJO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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