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LJ57 UAN

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,070 mi
Last recorded169,070 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 169,070 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Jacking bracket missing

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 167,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 163,930 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 163,930 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 161,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 158,838 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 158,837 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 155,314 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 155,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 152,811 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front headlamp levelling switch removed, headlamp aim and pattern ok

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 152,782 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 147,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top radius link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top radius link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 128,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.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)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 128,030 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.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 6 Oct 2016 110,374 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

no emissions reading

Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,424 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 101,424 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting close to wear indicators but plenty of pad material left

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,897 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front tyres worn on outside edge, tracking required.

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,854 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 UAN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ57 UAN, 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 UAN registered?

LJ57 UAN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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