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YF57 FSN

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 78,987 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,840 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 76,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,863 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,531 miles

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

Rear both reg lamps dim

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,977 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,004 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 71,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,575 miles

rear seat belts not checked seats down

wiper noises

Pass 19 Dec 2018 69,408 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,997 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,993 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 65,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Large nail in inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,672 miles

Nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

both front tyres are cracked and scrubbing edges.

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

no measurable smoke could be detected during emitions test. no print out obtained.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,211 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low at the edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,872 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,840 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,380 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,190 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 FSN is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF57 FSN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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