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DS57 KFG

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,751 mi
Last recorded149,751 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 KFG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2023 149,751 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Inner Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached washer brackets corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

slight play rear suspension both sides

tpms on

Pass 21 Mar 2022 134,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,334 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 127,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,225 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 118,224 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad warning wire broken off.brake warning light showing yellow on dash. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,214 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,001 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)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 85,929 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,820 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 67,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,842 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 49,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,762 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,308 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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DS57 KFG is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DS57 KFG, 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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DS57 KFG is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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