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WCG 700

2001 BMW 123

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests43 (37 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate86%

Mileage

83,185 mi
Last recorded83,185 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 700
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

37 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 83,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 101,652 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 101,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 101,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,041 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 99,813 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,100 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 89,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,053 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 80,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,134 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,037 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,380 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,137 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,288 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 62,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 49,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 40,176 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 37,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,936 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 33,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,914 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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WCG 700 is a 2001 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86%.

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 WCG 700, 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 25 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCG 700 registered?

WCG 700 is a 2001 BMW 123, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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