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ET55 EMT

2013 BMW 123

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

95,165 mi
Last recorded95,165 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12362,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 EMT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 95,165 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 48,853 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 90,442 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 90,442 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 38,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,356 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and near sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted.

Various suspension components deteriorated.

Pass 29 Aug 2022 37,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 78,733 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 78,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake has overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Damping reduced (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 78,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp not fully secure.....damage apparent.bumper vehicle may need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 34,858 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,649 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 75,584 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 28,711 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,629 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,234 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 56,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit smashed and sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 18,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 45,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edge

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 12,381 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,569 miles

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 2 Oct 2015 37,304 miles

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 14 Oct 2014 24,076 miles

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

Offside Front 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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ET55 EMT is a 2013 BMW 123 in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2013 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 62,145 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 ET55 EMT, 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 13 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET55 EMT registered?

ET55 EMT is a 2013 BMW 123, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is ET55 EMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET55 EMT shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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