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YF57 TCV

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,230 mi
Last recorded175,230 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 175,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 175,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on both main line hoses from body to sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 157,643 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 148,848 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

advise warning light on dash

Fail 16 Dec 2019 148,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

advise oil level low

advise warning light on dash

Pass 5 Dec 2018 139,442 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 139,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 126,104 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 126,104 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,527 miles

Central Cover every where to you can't see the brake pipes etc

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear very rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2016 117,494 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Central Cover every where to you can't see the brake pipes etc

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear very rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 108,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Oct 2012 77,147 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,460 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 61,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 3 Nov 2010 44,371 miles

dtc light on dash.

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 TCV is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

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

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