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RA57 HCH

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,068 mi
Last recorded166,068 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 HCH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 166,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 155,267 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 144,599 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake hoses are starting to perish.

Oil on underside.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 144,599 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake hoses are starting to perish.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil on underside.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 144,123 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays quite wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers working but weak

Fail 14 Mar 2019 144,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays quite wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers working but weak

Pass 18 Jan 2019 140,928 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 140,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 125,212 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 111,750 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 111,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,177 miles

marks to windscreen

n/s/r tyre nailed

sligt damage o/s/r outer wheel rim

Fail 7 Feb 2015 102,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,619 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 83,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 63,088 miles

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

os/r brake pad wire indicator not connected

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,067 miles

2 small chips in windscreen

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

emissions so low not detected by smoke meter

Fail 18 Apr 2012 53,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 small chips in windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emissions so low not detected by smoke meter

Fail 24 Feb 2012 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres (205/50 17 runflat) worn close to legal limit and worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,887 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 HCH is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RA57 HCH, 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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RA57 HCH is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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