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MT57 EKV

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,616 mi
Last recorded195,616 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 EKV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 195,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 187,254 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Various (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Covers obscuring some components

Exhaust mounting defective Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 178,720 miles

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

all brake flexi hoses perished

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 178,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all brake flexi hoses perished

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 168,773 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play steering /suspension

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

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2021 168,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stright arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front slight play steering /suspension

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2020 159,165 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2019 149,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 142,314 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 142,314 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 132,277 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 114,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear propshaft couplings perished (rubber)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,443 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,542 miles

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

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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MT57 EKV is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black 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 MT57 EKV, 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 MT57 EKV registered?

MT57 EKV is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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