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LC57 KDN

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,387 mi
Last recorded154,387 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 KDN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 154,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 144,172 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,989 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Engine oil leaks

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear most (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 128,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Fixing bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Engine oil leaks

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear most (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,938 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2018 106,938 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 93,437 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2016 93,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2015 87,734 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2015 87,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres bald on outer edges

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 77,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 77,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 66,978 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,986 miles

205/50r17 run flat

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread

offside front tyre low on tread

Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

205/50r17 run flat

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,422 miles

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

nearside front tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no measurable smoke detected at smoke test

two child seats fitted

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 KDN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC57 KDN, 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 KDN registered?

LC57 KDN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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