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YS57 MZL

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,354 mi
Last recorded111,354 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 MZL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 93,449 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle (5.2.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,284 miles

nearside front tyre worn out of shape

offside front tyre worn out of shape

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,278 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,877 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre splitting and worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,075 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,811 miles

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

no reading given on emission test

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,377 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,397 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)

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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YS57 MZL is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YS57 MZL, 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 YS57 MZL registered?

YS57 MZL is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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