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N99 TAV

2007 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 TAV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 81,480 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 77,857 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,502 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,980 miles

Front & rear lights flash on start up

Fail 4 Feb 2022 69,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front & rear lights flash on start up

Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,682 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 61,681 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flex cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 54,979 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,351 miles

Nearside Front slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 42,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 39,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust clamp broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,411 miles

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,938 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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N99 TAV is a 2007 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N99 TAV, 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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N99 TAV is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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