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AJ57 YKM

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,364 mi
Last recorded91,364 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YKM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 91,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,813 miles

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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,755 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 87,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,603 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,015 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 70,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,377 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,291 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2016 61,193 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,908 miles

all discs surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,540 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 48,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,639 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,036 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 43,036 miles

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

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 4 Nov 2011 35,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,794 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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AJ57 YKM is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ57 YKM, 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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AJ57 YKM is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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