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LR07 VKX

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,908 mi
Last recorded91,908 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 VKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,908 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 91,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,450 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 86,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 80,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 80,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,282 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 74,282 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,475 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,398 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 40,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 32,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,412 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 16,954 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 VKX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR07 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR07 VKX registered?

LR07 VKX is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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