2007 BMW 1 Series · 39,542 MOT tests
2007 BMW 1 Series reliability
2007 BMW 1 Seriess fail 35.1% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 1 Series years (39,542 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- 35.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 114,799
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,542
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.3% of tests fail here (100% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 BMW 1 Series
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Brakes11.2%
- Suspension9.2%
- Tyres7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
- Body, chassis and structure3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.33%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.05%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.39%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.38%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 2.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.56%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (18.21%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.85%)
Other years
Every BMW 1 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 BMW 1 Series reliable?
2007 BMW 1 Seriess fail 35.1% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 1 Series years (39,542 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 BMW 1 Series MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.41% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.33% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (3.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 BMW 1 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 BMW 1 Series shows 114,799 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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