2007 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SJM 3M
2007 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 165,508 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJM 3M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2024
- 165,508 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.
SJM 3M 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 (SJM 3M) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJM 3M Mileage History
- 04/11/2022129,808 mi
- 04/11/2022129,808 mi
- 27/10/2023150,512 mi+20,704 mi
- 01/11/2024165,508 mi+14,996 mi
- 01/11/2024165,508 mi
Average of roughly 17,906 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: Below Average
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- N47 Timing Chain FailureSerious
The rear-mounted timing chain can stretch or jump if wear is ignored. On early units, the crankshaft sprocket teeth were too sharp, accelerating wear (Recall 14V054). On UK cars this is the headline risk on 118d, 120d, and 123d models.
- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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- Electric Steering Lock (ELV) FaultModerate
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