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YF57 SZT

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

222,064 mi
Last recorded222,064 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 222,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 221,159 miles

Front FUMES FROM UNDER BONNET

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ON DRIVERS SIDE OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER BONNET INSULATION INSECURE

Fail 15 Jul 2022 221,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S FRONT TYRE WORN EDGES CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front FUMES FROM UNDER BONNET

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ON DRIVERS SIDE OF WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES/CLOSE TOO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER BONNET INSULATION INSECURE

Pass 27 Feb 2019 202,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 202,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 183,535 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 183,488 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 166,210 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 166,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 156,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under covers fitted.full check not possible

Fail 5 Jan 2016 156,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under covers fitted.full check not possible

Pass 5 Jan 2015 125,576 miles

unable to fully check underbody due to covers

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,196 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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,706 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,005 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,280 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 SZT is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

YF57 SZT is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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