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YF57 FJZ

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,925 mi
Last recorded134,925 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 134,925 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 134,900 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 127,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 112,929 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 96,555 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 96,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 86,509 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 86,509 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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 5 Aug 2020 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,692 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,392 miles

nearside rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,835 miles

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

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 FJZ is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF57 FJZ registered?

YF57 FJZ is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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