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YY57 KSF

2007 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 KSF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 148,699 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 24 Jun 2025 144,896 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush or pin slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 139,711 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 131,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 129,587 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 126,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 118,993 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 82,003 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,108 miles

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

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 16 Dec 2013 53,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres limited life 225/45r17

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,675 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2011 23,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,948 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YY57 KSF is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY57 KSF, 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 YY57 KSF registered?

YY57 KSF is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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