MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear silencer missing
Rear subframe corroded
Slight play in drivers seat runners
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Drivers seat - runners have slight play
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer missing
Rear subframe corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp insecure Both front (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear subframe corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Drivers seat - runners have slight play
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer missing
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Suspension sub frame showing signs of corrosion
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic cover under vehicle
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
plastic cover under vehicle
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
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YF57 AET is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 YF57 AET, 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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YF57 AET is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 28 November 2007.
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