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R17 CPE

2018 BMW 123

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,829 mi
Last recorded37,829 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 CPE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 37,829 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 35,225 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 31,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 42,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 24,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 39,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn close to legal limit, cracked and perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 18,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 31,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 31,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 15,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 25,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,471 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 131,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 130,661 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 122,680 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,408 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 112,408 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 98,079 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 59,479 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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R17 CPE is a 2018 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R17 CPE, 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 8 years old, this BMW 123 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R17 CPE registered?

R17 CPE is a 2018 BMW 123, first registered on 14 August 2018.

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