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J7 SYT

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 SYT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 99,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 98,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 90,358 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute only when hazards are on (4.4.4 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 90,358 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,498 miles

brake wear warning lamp

Fail 28 Jun 2022 87,498 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake wear warning lamp

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 50,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bald inner edge possible puncture

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,365 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 27,037 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 25,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,530 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,487 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,224 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 20,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,092 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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J7 SYT is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J7 SYT, 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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What year was J7 SYT registered?

J7 SYT is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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