2007 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · J937 CRM
2007 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 152,789 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J937 CRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 152,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J937 CRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 1 Series (J937 CRM) between November 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
J937 CRM Mileage History
- 25/11/2022144,772 mi
- 25/11/2022144,772 mi
- 18/10/2023146,896 mi+2,124 mi
- 24/10/2024152,789 mi+5,893 mi
- 28/10/2024152,789 mi
Average of roughly 4,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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