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SB57 HBY

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,010 mi
Last recorded159,010 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 HBY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 159,010 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 145,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 122,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 121,383 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

T P M S light on

Pass 16 May 2018 104,198 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 104,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 91,868 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 1.6 MM ONLY

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,341 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,170 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,026 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,897 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 17,768 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 17,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SB57 HBY is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SB57 HBY, 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 SB57 HBY registered?

SB57 HBY is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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