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YF57 SVG

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,204 mi
Last recorded97,204 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 97,204 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 97,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine MIL displays a fault

Fail 23 Apr 2021 89,672 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc showing visible signs of excessive heat applied

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine MIL displays a fault

Pass 29 Apr 2020 84,225 miles

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

EML warning lamp displays a fault

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,035 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,655 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 43,208 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,400 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,635 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 16,635 miles

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

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 SVG is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

YF57 SVG is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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