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MT57 VWE

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,951 mi
Last recorded157,951 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 157,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 139,030 miles

both front brake flexis slight cracking

both side repeaters require attention

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,151 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 118,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension and subframe corroded but not excessively.

Pass 18 Jul 2020 115,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,004 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))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,285 miles

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

front and rear pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 100,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,158 miles

heavy oil leak

slight play in offside front lower forward suspension arm bush

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,129 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,073 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,985 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 VWE is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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