2007 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · YH57 LBP
2007 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 127,523 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,523 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.
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YH57 LBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2026
- 127,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH57 LBP 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 (YH57 LBP) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Central Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Underside. (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
YH57 LBP Mileage History
- 04/08/202289,070 mi
- 04/08/2023101,516 mi+12,446 mi
- 02/08/2024108,612 mi+7,096 mi
- 31/07/2025116,703 mi+8,091 mi
- 21/07/2026127,523 mi+10,820 mi
Average of roughly 9,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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