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MT57 MHY

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,240 mi
Last recorded165,240 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 MHY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 165,240 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 165,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension springs are corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,590 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 148,590 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 136,217 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 121,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,871 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 106,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,045 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,983 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 56,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 47,965 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,901 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,729 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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MT57 MHY is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT57 MHY, 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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MT57 MHY is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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