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BU54 ONS

2007 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,716 mi
Last recorded167,716 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 ONS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 167,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 154,396 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 146,957 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 141,371 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 134,138 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 134,138 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 126,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 122,816 miles

Slight wear front/rear brake discs

Fail 21 Aug 2018 122,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Slight wear front/rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,772 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,986 miles

passengers seat tilt faulty

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,387 miles

front brake pads worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,363 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,933 miles

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 12 May 2012 40,835 miles

crack in front number plate

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 May 2011 28,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,600 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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BU54 ONS is a 2007 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BU54 ONS, 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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BU54 ONS is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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