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LV07 CGF

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

162,498 mi
Last recorded162,498 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 CGF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 162,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 146,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,796 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 132,228 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))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2022 124,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 116,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 109,103 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,663 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,938 miles

Nearside Front flexi perished

Offside Front flexi perished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,802 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,429 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,266 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,251 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,859 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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LV07 CGF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV07 CGF, 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 LV07 CGF registered?

LV07 CGF is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for LV07 CGF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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