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YF57 GHN

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,780 mi
Last recorded126,780 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 126,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 124,076 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi brake hoses are deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps are covered in a product. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 124,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both n/s and o/s wiper blades not clearing the windscreen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi brake hoses are deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps are covered in a product. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 117,416 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses just starting to crack and perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have a product on the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are at 2mm of tread. Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 111,994 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 111,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 108,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,580 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm bush

various underside surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,024 miles

o/s/f tyre low on raised edges and perished

various underside surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,819 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,413 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,644 miles

engine cover fitted/under-trays fitted

lean burn no emission readings

Fail 12 Sep 2015 75,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover fitted/under-trays fitted

lean burn no emission readings

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,388 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 GHN is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHN, 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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YF57 GHN is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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