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LV07 MPZ

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 MPZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 110,000 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors - -slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

signs of general surface rust/corrosion to underbody and components

sill covers engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,843 miles

Nearside damage

Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside damage

Pass 30 May 2017 88,177 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 74,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 64,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,488 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,569 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,569 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,312 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer section of tread pattern but no cords can yet be seen.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,755 miles

rear pads worn to minimum ATTENTION REQUIRED front pads over 3/4 worn ATTENTION REQUIRED

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 MPZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MPZ, 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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LV07 MPZ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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