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A18 TLX

2007 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,428 mi
Last recorded128,428 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TLX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 128,428 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 122,679 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play [ON LIMIT NEEDS REPLACING] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension prop shaft rubber donut split

Fail 11 Apr 2025 122,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play [ON LIMIT NEEDS REPLACING] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear suspension prop shaft rubber donut split

Pass 13 Apr 2024 114,469 miles

tyre pressure system light on

Fail 12 Apr 2024 114,468 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure system light on

Pass 7 Mar 2023 107,151 miles

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

Rear propshaft rubber donut split

tpm on

Fail 7 Mar 2023 107,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear propshaft rubber donut split

tpm on

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,226 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre slight lump on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,204 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,204 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre cracked

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 43,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A18 TLX is a 2007 BMW 123 in White 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 A18 TLX, 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 A18 TLX registered?

A18 TLX is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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