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LD57 OGJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,046 mi
Last recorded117,046 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,046 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,379 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 112,379 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 102,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,557 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 82,557 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,561 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,556 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

front exhaust deteraiated

nsr + osr tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,493 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nsf + osf tyres worn outer edge

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2011 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2010 56,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside 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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LD57 OGJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD57 OGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD57 OGJ registered?

LD57 OGJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 October 2007.

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The MOT history for LD57 OGJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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