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S300 SCG

2017 BMW 123

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,549 mi
Last recorded77,549 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 SCG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 77,549 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,374 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 103,262 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 103,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,009 miles

n/s rear tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall

rear brake discs slightly corroded on the edges

Pass 29 May 2023 80,389 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 80,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 72,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater cracked

Pass 29 May 2021 68,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 18 May 2020 65,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,860 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 63,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 62,289 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre's wearing on edges & perishing o/s & n/s

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,633 miles

Front front disc,s are becoming rusy .will requ new new next time the pads are changed

Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 35,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S300 SCG is a 2017 BMW 123 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S300 SCG, 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 9 years old, this BMW 123 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S300 SCG registered?

S300 SCG is a 2017 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is S300 SCG safe to buy?

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