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YE57 TZV

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,168 mi
Last recorded156,168 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 TZV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 156,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 146,554 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber cracked/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber cracked/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 146,554 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber cracked/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber cracked/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 135,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is starting to perish/crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is starting to perish/crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm inner rear rose/ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft flexible coupling rubber is starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 135,932 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm inner rear rose/ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is starting to perish/crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is starting to perish/crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm inner rear rose/ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft flexible coupling rubber is starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 126,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,641 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 117,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 110,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,056 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 96,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 215/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears n/s 2.50mm o/s 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,635 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,597 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 73,597 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,078 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 63,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,619 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 53,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,071 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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YE57 TZV is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE57 TZV, 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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YE57 TZV is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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