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YF57 GVE

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,400 mi
Last recorded159,400 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 159,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 152,961 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 144,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 133,150 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit at time of test.

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Slightly perished/cracking inner walls. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,496 miles

both front tyre inner side walls split - not to cords

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,605 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,820 miles

Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2017 108,476 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,849 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 9 Nov 2015 86,680 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 86,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,554 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)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 64,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,425 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 55,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 45,396 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,667 miles

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

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 GVE is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

YF57 GVE is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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