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RA57 DYU

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

148,703 mi
Last recorded148,703 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 DYU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 148,703 miles

h/l aim poor front shockers damp rear sub frame and susp corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 144,806 miles

Age related corrosion present on brake and suspension components

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit/wear bars

Front Brake hoses cracking/perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2024 140,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 104,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 97,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,034 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 48,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 41,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 36,518 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 36,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 31,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 28,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,516 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 DYU is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

RA57 DYU is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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The MOT history for RA57 DYU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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