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LM07 DTK

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,913 mi
Last recorded146,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 DTK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 146,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 140,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush worn and corrosion to top of shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush worn and corrosion to top of shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,224 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 134,192 miles

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,432 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust appears to be lose

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2018 115,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled up fluid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust appears to be lose

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,897 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2016 103,897 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Strut Damp

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Apr 2015 88,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Strut Damp

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,288 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 76,240 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 179,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 138,230 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,808 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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LM07 DTK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM07 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 LM07 DTK registered?

LM07 DTK is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 July 2007.

Is LM07 DTK safe to buy?

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