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LR57 VMU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,161 mi
Last recorded116,161 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 VMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 116,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,256 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 104,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,512 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,510 miles

exhaust front pipe flexy failing

Pass 23 Nov 2013 65,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,440 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 57,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 30 Nov 2011 51,421 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 51,421 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,666 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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LR57 VMU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LR57 VMU, 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 LR57 VMU registered?

LR57 VMU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is LR57 VMU safe to buy?

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