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AP57 JZV

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,964 mi
Last recorded160,964 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 JZV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 160,964 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 160,964 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 154,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower / forward bush play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 149,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress should replace ,marginal pass. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside rear upper arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen washer fluid low.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 148,494 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 147,905 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 9 Dec 2020 146,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

major oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2020 146,028 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

major oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

major oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2019 136,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

major oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,344 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 113,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,450 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in front number plate

tread low on edges of both front front tyres

Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,930 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,039 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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AP57 JZV is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP57 JZV, 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 AP57 JZV registered?

AP57 JZV is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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