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RF57 ZFL

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,144 mi
Last recorded171,144 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 ZFL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 171,144 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 171,142 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 155,854 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2024 155,854 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 106,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 105,439 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 105,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 103,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,534 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 79,232 miles

Windscreen small stone chip offside....

Fail 25 May 2017 79,229 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads VERY LOW.... (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Windscreen small stone chip offside....

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,298 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,950 miles

smoke level low no print out

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,513 miles

smoke level too low, no print out

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RF57 ZFL is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF57 ZFL, 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 RF57 ZFL registered?

RF57 ZFL is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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