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LF07 YKS

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 YKS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 76,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 76,085 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,800 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 70,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,848 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 55,848 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 55,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,895 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 53,893 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,623 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,091 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 38,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 30,273 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 30,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine management light comes on and limp home mode takes over.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,639 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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LF07 YKS is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LF07 YKS, 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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LF07 YKS is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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