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YF57 FYY

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,319 mi
Last recorded186,319 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 186,319 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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 13 Dec 2018 180,065 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock light on dash but steerring lock is working

Fail 13 Dec 2018 180,065 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock light on dash but steerring lock is working

Pass 14 Dec 2017 174,347 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 167,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 157,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front bump stop worn

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear bump stop worn

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

Under tray obscuring view of car

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 157,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front bump stop worn

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear bump stop worn

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

Under tray obscuring view of car

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 146,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 131,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,987 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 109,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 24 Nov 2011 75,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,147 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 FYY is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYY, 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 FYY registered?

YF57 FYY is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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