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LT57 KXU

2007 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 KXU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 125,725 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 125,725 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 122,052 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 122,052 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,532 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,950 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 104,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,372 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,533 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 98,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,052 miles

Front front number plate delaminating

Fail 29 Dec 2015 83,051 miles

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

Front front number plate delaminating

Fail 8 Jan 2015 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust broken inside of front flexi joint

plastic brake servo pipe has flat spot in it due to fouling cable

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,231 miles

exhaust broken inside of front flexi joint

plastic brake servo pipe has flat spot in it due to fouling cable

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 61,776 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,774 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,853 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,489 miles

front brakes worn

rear pads low

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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LT57 KXU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LT57 KXU, 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 LT57 KXU registered?

LT57 KXU is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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