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LM07 XZL

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,577 mi
Last recorded156,577 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 XZL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 156,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 156,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 147,793 miles

Front main beam on switch from off to side to main beam

Items removed from driver's view prior to test still objects in place unable to remove ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,233 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 139,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords exposed 1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,137 miles

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

front brake flexi s in poor condition

front suspension bushes have movement

Pass 16 Aug 2018 129,326 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,641 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 29 Sep 2015 72,033 miles

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

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,265 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,192 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,605 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 19,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,709 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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LM07 XZL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM07 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

LM07 XZL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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The MOT history for LM07 XZL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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