2007 Bmw Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 463 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Bmw Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 81.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.2% | 38 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 37 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.0% | 28 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.4% | 25 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 16 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.5% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 17 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 5 | Washers | 15 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 30.7% | 142 |
| 2 | Suspension | 25.1% | 116 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.8% | 115 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.2% | 75 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.6% | 40 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 32 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 79 | 13.9% |
| 90-120k | 83 | 19.3% |
| 120-150k | 116 | 19.0% |
| 150k+ | 175 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 308 | 20.1% |
| Petrol | 155 | 14.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 116 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | 111 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | 91 | 17.6% |
| 2024 | 79 | 20.3% |
| 2025 | 66 | 15.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Unclassified
Before buying a 2007 Bmw Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 8.2% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (8.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (8.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Bmw Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
81.9% of the 463 2007 Bmw Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Bmw Unclassified?
Suspension, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.0%).
Does the 2007 Unclassified get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.9% in the 60-90k band to 18.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 463 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.