2007 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · SO06 ADE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The final MOT on 31 May 2022 at 159,685 miles resulted in a clean pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met minimum safety standards at that time. While a failure was noted on 11 January 2022 at 159,665 miles, the lack of listed defects on that entry suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the subsequent pass. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between January 2019 and February 2021, the car covered 18,270 miles, showing a steady rate of use. However, there is a significant gap in the record following the May 2022 test. As of June 2026, the vehicle is four years overdue for its last recorded MOT inspection. This long period without official testing means the current state of mechanical components, rubber bushings, and emissions systems remains unverified by the DVSA database. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically checking the sills and subframes for corrosion common in BMW models of this era. Given the high mileage and the elapsed time, the suspension components and control arm bushes should be examined for perished rubber or tearing. The braking system should be checked for seized calipers or pitted discs, as components may have degraded during the long interval since the last 2022 certification.