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LS57 KGN

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,331 mi
Last recorded138,331 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 KGN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 138,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,356 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust system front flexi badly deteriorated, not leaking at time of test

nearside front brake pad sensor insure

Fail 18 Feb 2019 125,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust system front flexi badly deteriorated, not leaking at time of test

nearside front brake pad sensor insure

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,539 miles

Emission to clean to record

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 102,951 miles

front tyre edges worn

Front pad warning wire insecure and split

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,660 miles

Offside slight play in steering arm

Fail 19 Feb 2016 90,660 miles

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

Offside slight play in steering arm

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,991 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

emissions too clean to register

Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,719 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,536 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 66,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,178 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 52,178 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LS57 KGN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS57 KGN, 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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LS57 KGN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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