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LG57 SLU

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,238 mi
Last recorded164,238 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 SLU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 164,238 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid / handbrake light on

headlights dim

Pass 11 Jun 2025 160,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 157,923 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 157,923 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 152,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 151,715 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 149,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 146,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 140,198 miles

both front Tyre's wearing on the inner and outer edge's

Pass 10 Oct 2017 133,628 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 133,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 122,096 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 94,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear propshaft rubber coupling cracked/split.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,571 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear propshaft rubber coupling cracked/split.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 94,517 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

orange brake warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,242 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,611 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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LG57 SLU is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG57 SLU, 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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What year was LG57 SLU registered?

LG57 SLU is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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