2007 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · LJ07 CKU
2007 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2007. Recorded mileage 132,485 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ07 CKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 132,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ07 CKU 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 (LJ07 CKU) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ07 CKU Mileage History
- 27/02/2024112,660 mi
- 27/02/2025121,243 mi+8,583 mi
- 03/03/2025121,268 mi+25 mi
- 04/03/2025121,268 mi
- 23/02/2026132,485 mi+11,217 mi
Average of roughly 9,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- N47 Timing Chain FailureSerious
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- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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- Electric Steering Lock (ELV) FaultModerate
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