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LC57 LWE

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,732 mi
Last recorded189,732 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 LWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 189,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 175,218 miles

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

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

covers on under side

Pass 12 Jan 2017 168,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 160,964 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 160,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 145,671 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 133,623 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,762 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on both edges

Fail 17 Dec 2012 113,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 29 Dec 2011 94,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,905 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 79,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LWE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LWE, 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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LC57 LWE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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