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YE57 ZSV

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

240,516 mi
Last recorded240,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 ZSV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 240,516 miles

Exhaust flex damaged

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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 226,922 miles

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 10 Dec 2020 226,918 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible not the same type of bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 broken studs (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

r/f/l is on in dash

Pass 14 Jun 2019 192,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 167,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2018 167,263 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2017 154,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 139,680 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 139,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,752 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,859 miles

2x nails in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,859 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

2x nails in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 63,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,476 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,343 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 ZSV is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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