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LJ57 DND

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 DND
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 148,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 145,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 135,381 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,011 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 124,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,296 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,792 miles

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 5 Sep 2016 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement larger oil filled bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,371 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on the outer edge, no cord shown

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,353 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,406 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,886 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,333 miles

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)

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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LJ57 DND is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ57 DND, 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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LJ57 DND is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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