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LC57 GVL

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,090 mi
Last recorded88,090 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 GVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 88,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 88,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,723 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,959 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 43,240 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,875 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,146 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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LC57 GVL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LC57 GVL, 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 LC57 GVL registered?

LC57 GVL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is LC57 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 GVL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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