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DY57 EYU

2007 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,957 mi
Last recorded186,957 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 EYU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 186,957 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 185,692 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 185,692 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 185,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Differential leaking oil

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Rear sub-frame very corroded

Timing chains very noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2023 171,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 153,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 135,485 miles

crack eye level brake light

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 20 May 2021 135,485 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

crack eye level brake light

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 122,257 miles

both rear tyres worn

o/s/r brake pads

Pass 19 Jul 2018 115,883 miles

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2018 115,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,730 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Jul 2017 105,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake pipes blistered

Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,601 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 93,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,562 miles

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

front lower exhaust clamp cracked but pipe welded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 80,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front lower exhaust clamp cracked but pipe welded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,825 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,111 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 59,775 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 50,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 50,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,917 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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DY57 EYU is a 2007 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DY57 EYU, 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 DY57 EYU registered?

DY57 EYU is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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