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LF57 ZNW

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,566 mi
Last recorded132,566 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 ZNW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 132,566 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2022 126,171 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 126,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 121,941 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2020 115,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,885 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,030 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 103,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,499 miles

2 x nails in o/s rear tyre

handbrake snatching slightly

slight uneven braking to rear

Pass 13 Sep 2014 83,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 60,588 miles

offside under car cover broken by battery positive lead

Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside under car cover broken by battery positive lead

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,043 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 49,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sills covered,offside front tyre worn on outer edge tread 2mm,both rear tyres centre tread nearing wear bars,

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,805 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 39,805 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LF57 ZNW is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF57 ZNW, 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 LF57 ZNW registered?

LF57 ZNW is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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