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LJ57 SVP

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,961 mi
Last recorded117,961 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 117,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted as standard

Fail 5 Jun 2026 189,804 miles

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

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

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

excessive handbrake free play possible adjustment needed

Pass 11 Jun 2025 114,849 miles

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 114,771 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault red warning lamp on dash. (1.7 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting close to limit on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wing mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2024 114,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Parking brake warning light always illuminated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering warning light illuminated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension arms rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged O/S/R inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated both sides

Drive shaft nut locking device not in use N/S/R

Drive shaft nut locking device not in use O/S/R

Pass 21 Jul 2023 111,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,814 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tpms illuminated

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jun 2022 99,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tpms illuminated

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2021 95,127 miles

Nearside Front Rear Sub - frame support bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rear sub - frame support bracket corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,468 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 88,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,201 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 83,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,129 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 72,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,892 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,967 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,965 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 21 Apr 2012 41,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,131 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,075 miles

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 SVP is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

LJ57 SVP is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 November 2007.

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