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YF57 AET

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,281 mi
Last recorded137,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 AET
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 137,281 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 137,279 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 137,277 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 124,787 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2022 103,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 97,108 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 95,003 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 88,943 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 88,943 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,155 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 80,155 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,769 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 64,427 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,872 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 47,561 miles

plastic cover under vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2011 47,561 miles

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?

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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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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