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EF57 VXS

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

238,352 mi
Last recorded238,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VXS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 238,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 228,490 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 228,465 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached hub bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 222,717 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 216,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 214,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 203,813 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 203,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 188,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

windscreen crack but not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Jan 2017 167,665 miles

Chip in Windscreen zone A

Pass 9 Dec 2015 150,868 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside rear lower integral ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers noisey

Fail 8 Dec 2015 150,868 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear worn through to the chord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside rear lower integral ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wipers noisey

Pass 23 Dec 2014 130,295 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 19 Dec 2012 113,872 miles

Aux drive belt worn vibrating and has worn into guide pulleys, alternator does not have free wheeling pulley is this correct?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,721 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,288 miles

nearside rear tyre advance wear inside edge of tread.

offside rear tyre has advance wear on inside edge of tread

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 VXS is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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