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HG57 VKN

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,971 mi
Last recorded138,971 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 VKN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 138,971 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2023 138,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 120,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,650 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 106,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,522 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,093 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside and Offside front flexible brake hoses cracking

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorbers leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2018 84,093 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside and Offside front flexible brake hoses cracking

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorbers leaking

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,751 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,392 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn smooth on the outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,442 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,375 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,113 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 17,178 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,656 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 13,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HG57 VKN is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG57 VKN, 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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HG57 VKN is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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