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EF57 UFT

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,684 mi
Last recorded119,684 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 UFT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 119,684 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 119,639 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 112,734 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 112,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 107,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,645 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear most and both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both direction indicators remain on when ignition is switched on - operation okay upon demand

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

hazard function has an unusual illumination interval

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,659 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,898 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken and no longer clamping exhaust pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

numerous covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,689 miles

Front wipers smear/judder

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,689 miles

Front wipers smear/judder

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,641 miles

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,594 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,375 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)

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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EF57 UFT 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 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 EF57 UFT, 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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EF57 UFT is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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