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LD57 VCJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 VCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 110,021 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 109,990 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 106,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 103,435 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 103,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 99,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 95,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,718 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 91,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 - 45 X 18 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 VCJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LD57 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

LD57 VCJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is LD57 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD57 VCJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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