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YF57 ETK

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,534 mi
Last recorded163,534 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 ETK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 163,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 147,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 129,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very very low. benefit of doubt given to presenter. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 129,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low very very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very very low. benefit of doubt given to presenter. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,339 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 90,252 miles

windscreen wipers poor and noisy

windscreen wipers poor and noisy

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 72,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,836 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,721 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 ETK is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

YF57 ETK is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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