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SW57 FJP

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,543 mi
Last recorded52,543 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 FJP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,543 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,482 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,482 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges & slight cracks at tread

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,056 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 41,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,367 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 34,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,824 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 26,824 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,454 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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SW57 FJP is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SW57 FJP, 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 SW57 FJP registered?

SW57 FJP is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is SW57 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 FJP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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