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PY57 ELO

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

172,183 mi
Last recorded172,183 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 ELO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 172,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 164,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 155,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 147,492 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 142,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 130,826 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 124,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 93,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,797 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,234 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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PY57 ELO is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PY57 ELO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY57 ELO registered?

PY57 ELO is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is PY57 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY57 ELO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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