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VK57 SUX

2007 BMW 123

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,123 mi
Last recorded160,123 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 SUX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 160,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 158,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 158,956 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 156,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 153,964 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 150,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 147,445 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 147,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 144,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 144,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 138,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,262 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front suspension arm front bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Inner rose joint on upper rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,734 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,283 miles

o/s/r fog/side light lens damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,752 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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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VK57 SUX is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VK57 SUX, 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 VK57 SUX registered?

VK57 SUX is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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