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AV57 LZG

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,791 mi
Last recorded158,791 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 LZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 158,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 144,413 miles

all brake hoses cracking

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 31 Jan 2019 144,109 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

all brake hoses cracking

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged strong advise (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged strong advise (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,160 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***strong advise*** recommend full inspection (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***strong advise*** recommend full inspection (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,107 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,406 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,062 miles

4x small cuts in nearside rear tyre.

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,061 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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AV57 LZG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV57 LZG, 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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AV57 LZG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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