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LJ57 DTK

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,558 mi
Last recorded158,558 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 DTK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 158,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 153,844 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 153,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 153,826 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise dash lamp board not working correctly.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 153,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 144,177 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 132,451 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,780 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 114,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 91,312 miles

Undertray has fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 90,952 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor wire (1.9.2a)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight damaged to rear subframe

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,001 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,465 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 74,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front tyre low outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 63,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,569 miles

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

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 DTK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ57 DTK, 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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What year was LJ57 DTK registered?

LJ57 DTK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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