2007 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YJ07 RAL
2007 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 174,508 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ07 RAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 174,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ07 RAL 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 (YJ07 RAL) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ07 RAL Mileage History
- 15/06/2023161,722 mi
- 15/06/2024169,318 mi+7,596 mi
- 15/06/2024169,318 mi
- 07/03/2025172,395 mi+3,077 mi
- 13/03/2026174,508 mi+2,113 mi
Average of roughly 4,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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