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LN57 TWU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 20cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,767 mi
Last recorded101,767 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 TWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine20cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 101,767 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner track rod play

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,187 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe s/ damaged

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged, not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,117 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,298 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 85,872 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 85,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,561 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,049 miles

Oil leak ()

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,095 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,365 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,468 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 20,468 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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LN57 TWU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 20cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LN57 TWU, 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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LN57 TWU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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