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RA57 CVO

2007 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 CVO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 139,125 miles

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

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

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 125,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber coilover locking nut is very close to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting bracket corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also worn dot code 1111 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting bracket corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn dot code 5110 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp dull

Fail 28 Nov 2022 125,615 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber coilover locking nut is very close to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting bracket corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also worn dot code 1111 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting bracket corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn dot code 5110 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp dull

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,841 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside reg light slightly dim.under tray fitted.slightly oil leak.

Fail 25 Nov 2021 115,841 miles

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

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Undersides Rear General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,391 miles

Both Sides sill covers, Under Tray & Engine tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undersides general corrosion.

Fail 19 Nov 2020 106,391 miles

Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification Both Sides Modified suspensions rubbing against tyres. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Both Sides sill covers, Under Tray & Engine tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undersides general corrosion.

Pass 14 May 2019 95,561 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 86,440 miles

under tray fitted.o/s/front brake slightly binding.

Pass 12 May 2017 76,707 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 61,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 55,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 14 May 2014 40,022 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 9 May 2013 26,010 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,763 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,413 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,304 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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RA57 CVO is a 2007 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RA57 CVO, 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 RA57 CVO registered?

RA57 CVO is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is RA57 CVO safe to buy?

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