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YF57 EKK

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,183 mi
Last recorded156,183 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 EKK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 156,183 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi to centre clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 156,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

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

TPMS on

Pass 5 Dec 2024 148,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 141,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 124,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,504 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 117,504 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 96,736 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 96,736 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,052 miles

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

both front flexible brake hose's perished

both rear upper hub bush's slight play

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,175 miles

Both rear upper rear suspension arm outer bushes slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear hub bush slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,890 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear hub bush slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,344 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 44,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,252 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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YF57 EKK is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EKK, 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 YF57 EKK registered?

YF57 EKK is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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