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LB57 GYS

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,858 mi
Last recorded139,858 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 GYS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 139,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 132,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 132,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 123,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 123,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear prop shaft joint starting to crack

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 104,618 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 104,618 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 104,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

service indicator warning lamp on

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,827 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,422 miles

washers poor

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 71,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 71,158 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 64,482 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,526 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 38,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,308 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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LB57 GYS is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 85,262 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB57 GYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB57 GYS is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 9 December 2007.

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