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LV07 SXS

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,172 mi
Last recorded109,172 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 SXS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 109,172 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 109,171 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 98,808 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,808 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,271 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 76,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 SXS is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LV07 SXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV07 SXS?

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What year was LV07 SXS registered?

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

Is LV07 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV07 SXS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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