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YF57 FWM

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,714 mi
Last recorded120,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 120,714 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 120,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 114,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,289 miles

REAR SCREEN WASH INOPERATIVE

Fail 27 Dec 2019 109,081 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to front bumper and bonnet

Front Number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

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

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 103,260 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Dec 2017 95,845 miles

offside front shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Fail 28 Dec 2017 95,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,966 miles

Front wiper smearing but clearing the screen

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper inner bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

under cover's fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,000 miles

Front both tyres edges slightly worn

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

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 84,000 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front both tyres edges slightly worn

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,441 miles

bonnet safety catch seizing hard to open bonnet

Fail 29 Nov 2013 73,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet safety catch seizing hard to open bonnet

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,487 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,910 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,873 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 FWM is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

YF57 FWM is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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