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YB57 SZJ

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,342 mi
Last recorded119,342 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 SZJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 119,342 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 105,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,586 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn/lipped

some corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn/lipped

some corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 61,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 3mm

offside front and offside reare brake discs pitted and corroded

slight run out on offside front brake disc

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 SZJ is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

YB57 SZJ is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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