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YB57 HZF

2007 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,045 mi
Last recorded132,045 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 HZF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 132,045 miles

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

Under tray missing

Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 115,706 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 115,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 103,609 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 87,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges (215/40/18 R/F)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit (245/35/18 R/F) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,736 miles

Offside Front brake hoses perished

Offside Front tyre bald on edges and on limit

both front shockers damp

Pass 19 Dec 2017 71,223 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad sensor wires at offside rear and nearside front damaged and poorly routed

Fail 19 Dec 2017 71,223 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch seized (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part loose and out of retainer (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad sensor wires at offside rear and nearside front damaged and poorly routed

Pass 23 Nov 2016 63,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,409 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 56,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see boot floor or spare wheel due to contents

Fail 26 Nov 2014 51,115 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see boot floor or spare wheel due to contents

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,564 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 34,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 26,039 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 18,232 miles

advize both front tyres wearing on edges and are starting to perish on tread area

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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YB57 HZF is a 2007 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB57 HZF, 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 YB57 HZF registered?

YB57 HZF is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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