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M123 BMW

2007 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,414 mi
Last recorded186,414 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 BMW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 186,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 176,500 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 176,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 157,680 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 157,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2021 126,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 125,218 miles

Front suspension slightly noisy

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake warning wire not connected

Offside Front brake slight binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

modified wheels fitted

water level warning light on

Fail 16 Jul 2018 113,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake warning wire not connected

Offside Front brake slight binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

modified wheels fitted

water level warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 84,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,945 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,881 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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M123 BMW is a 2007 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M123 BMW, 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 M123 BMW registered?

M123 BMW is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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