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OE57 CLY

2007 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,817 mi
Last recorded130,817 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 CLY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,817 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 130,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement covered in oil leak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 210,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Propshaft donut worn

Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,057 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 124,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 40 18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 90,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,957 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,355 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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OE57 CLY is a 2007 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OE57 CLY, 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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OE57 CLY is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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