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LS57 VMZ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,772 mi
Last recorded162,772 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 VMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 162,772 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 162,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 149,134 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 149,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 114,833 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,609 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,409 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 14 Jul 2015 81,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,449 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,226 miles

N/S/F HEAD LIGHT WORKS ON AND OFF

Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,952 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,017 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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LS57 VMZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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