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YF57 FSJ

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,190 mi
Last recorded179,190 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FSJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 179,190 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 179,110 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 171,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 171,877 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost dog bone shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm with spring mounting outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost dog bone shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 160,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 147,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 135,547 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,089 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,137 miles

Low to no tread on inner and outer parts of o.s.f tyre

Tread low on inner and outer parts of n.s.f tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2016 116,096 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Low to no tread on inner and outer parts of o.s.f tyre

Tread low on inner and outer parts of n.s.f tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,504 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,681 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 31,860 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,075 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,397 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 FSJ is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

YF57 FSJ is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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