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YC57 FJZ

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,882 mi
Last recorded149,882 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 FJZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 149,882 miles

E M L Light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake calliper spring missing

T P Ms light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 149,620 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

E M L Light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake calliper spring missing

T P Ms light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front exhaust joint clamp split/cracked

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake calliper spring missing

Fail 24 Nov 2020 138,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim wood jammed between tyre and rim DANGEROUS.Tyre split between tread and has inner side wall damage (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front exhaust joint clamp split/cracked

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake calliper spring missing

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,655 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner areas

Chip in screen

Fail 15 Nov 2018 116,655 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner areas

Chip in screen

Pass 31 Mar 2018 116,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,016 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,964 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing uneven advise check tracking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing uneven advise check tracking

slice on outer tyre wall o/s/r

Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,111 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 56,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

a.n/s/f wheel and o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

a.rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2012 56,108 miles

a.n/s/f wheel and o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

a.rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,583 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
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YC57 FJZ is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC57 FJZ, 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 YC57 FJZ registered?

YC57 FJZ is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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