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YF57 TAU

2007 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,795 mi
Last recorded132,795 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 TAU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 132,795 miles

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

contamination on o/s/rear brake backplate.

Fail 16 Mar 2019 132,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

contamination on o/s/rear brake backplate.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 125,824 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 125,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,464 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)

lights on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,159 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,533 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 93,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,522 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,111 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 21 Aug 2012 58,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,973 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,969 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,700 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 TAU is a 2007 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

YF57 TAU is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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