2007 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · SJ57 MLE
2007 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 130,539 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
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SJ57 MLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2025
- 130,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SJ57 MLE 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 (SJ57 MLE) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ57 MLE Mileage History
- 03/03/2023108,572 mi
- 06/03/2024121,978 mi+13,406 mi
- 07/03/2024121,978 mi
- 04/03/2025130,513 mi+8,535 mi
- 15/03/2025130,539 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 10,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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