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LR07 NDJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

124,137 mi
Last recorded124,137 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 NDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 124,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 114,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 100,335 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear diff noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,994 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 84,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,189 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,181 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,229 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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LR07 NDJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LR07 NDJ, 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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LR07 NDJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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