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YF57 SZG

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 SZG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 68,990 miles

minor screen chips

rear tyres getting low on tread

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,245 miles

minor screen chips

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 61,618 miles

minor screen chips

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 57,963 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,632 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 41,951 miles

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 30 Nov 2018 37,853 miles

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 1 Dec 2017 33,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,456 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 23,074 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,807 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 16,546 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

both rear tyres 3mm & worn on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,999 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 11,734 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 11,734 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 SZG is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF57 SZG registered?

YF57 SZG is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is YF57 SZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 SZG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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