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YF57 FYT

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,144 mi
Last recorded163,144 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 163,144 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking aswell (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 150,301 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,307 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 131,307 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,837 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,230 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 85,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,633 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)

chips to windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing on edges/cracking

offside front tyre wearing outer edge/cracking

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,625 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,231 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge's - tread not cut as deep

n/s rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,123 miles

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

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2010 25,118 miles

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

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

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

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 FYT is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

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

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