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YB57 KCZ

2007 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,153 mi
Last recorded137,153 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 137,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 128,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 120,356 miles

Emissions unable to be completed readings very high due to no dpf filter. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf filter clearly shows its been cut open and welded, (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 114,191 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 108,664 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,581 miles

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

no plate poor

Pass 7 Dec 2019 99,552 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,840 miles

Offside number plate lamp dim

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 11 Dec 2018 94,840 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside number plate lamp dim

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Dec 2017 82,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,633 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,032 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 58,024 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,225 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,968 miles

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

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 KCZ is a 2007 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YB57 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

YB57 KCZ is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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