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YG57 BVC

2007 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,013 mi
Last recorded151,013 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 BVC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 151,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Oct 2019 130,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,267 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 V (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2017 96,379 miles

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

Engine covers/under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 96,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers/under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,877 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 88,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,500 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YG57 BVC 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 85.7%.

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 YG57 BVC, 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 YG57 BVC registered?

YG57 BVC is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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