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LD57 EAE

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,713 mi
Last recorded173,713 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 EAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 173,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 162,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 157,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 147,199 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 147,097 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 138,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2022 138,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower bush split and insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 127,982 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 127,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 117,703 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 106,544 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre wearing low

rear pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 78,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr number plate lamp dim

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,833 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/reg plate light slightly dim

Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,485 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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LD57 EAE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD57 EAE, 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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LD57 EAE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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