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V83 ELL

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,851 mi
Last recorded190,851 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 ELL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 190,851 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2025 190,851 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2024 187,109 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2024 187,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose wire (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2023 183,482 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

exhaust blowing slightly at flexi

front brake pads look low,advise check

Pass 22 Nov 2022 180,397 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

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

all tyres close to limit

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2021 173,605 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear dif leak

rear inner brake pads look low,advise check

Pass 6 Nov 2020 166,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2020 165,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 157,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 153,361 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2017 138,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 0mm on inner edge,advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front,0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2016 128,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,521 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 71,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,995 miles

front tyres worn low 215=40=18

oil leak on rear diff

rear tyres worn low 245=35=18

Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,454 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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V83 ELL is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V83 ELL, 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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V83 ELL is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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