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LJ57 VHM

2007 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,774 mi
Last recorded151,774 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VHM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 151,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 151,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 145,452 miles

Coolant warning lamp illuminated

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

Wet weather/vehicle test

Coolant leak Dangerous to other road users ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 136,412 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 120,369 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 105,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,784 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,784 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,997 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,082 miles

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

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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LJ57 VHM is a 2007 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ57 VHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 VHM registered?

LJ57 VHM is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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The MOT history for LJ57 VHM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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