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RA57 TPV

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,994 mi
Last recorded123,994 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 TPV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,181 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 89,179 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,574 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 86,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,502 miles

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

nearside & offside rear front main support mounting brackets corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 86,502 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside & offside rear front main support mounting brackets corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,537 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 73,537 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,124 miles

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,853 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,657 miles

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,860 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,961 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,399 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 TPV is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TPV, 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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What year was RA57 TPV registered?

RA57 TPV is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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