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AR07 HSL

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,069 mi
Last recorded73,069 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HSL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,707 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2024 70,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2023 67,854 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 61,564 miles

Front under tray fitted and slight oil mist at middle tray

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,404 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 41,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,382 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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AR07 HSL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AR07 HSL, 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 AR07 HSL registered?

AR07 HSL is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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The MOT history for AR07 HSL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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