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LY07 LCE

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,175 mi
Last recorded178,175 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 LCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2023 178,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 167,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 156,601 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 152,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

emissions are too clean

front exhaust clamp is broke

Pass 16 May 2019 149,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 146,361 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2017 140,184 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

front exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust still secure

slight misting of oil around o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 24 May 2016 126,228 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 113,724 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,453 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,746 miles

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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LY07 LCE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY07 LCE, 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 LY07 LCE registered?

LY07 LCE is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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