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RC02 ALS

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

179,197 mi
Last recorded179,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC02 ALS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 179,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 172,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 165,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 157,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 156,202 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 148,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 133,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,827 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,997 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 109,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,236 miles

front tyres (both) cracking within tread pattern

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,395 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,697 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,829 miles

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

diesel emissions failed to register a reading

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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RC02 ALS is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RC02 ALS, 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 RC02 ALS registered?

RC02 ALS is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is RC02 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC02 ALS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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