CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY57 UBM

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 UBM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 58,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,805 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 56,796 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,803 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,916 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,640 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,169 miles

rear tyres wearing heavily on the inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 30,161 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing heavily on the inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,472 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,291 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
Full BMW 123 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY57 UBM is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY57 UBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY57 UBM?

You can check the full history of SY57 UBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY57 UBM registered?

SY57 UBM is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 15 December 2007.

Is SY57 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY57 UBM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY57 UBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY57 UBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.