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FY57 FMA

2007 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,638 mi
Last recorded142,638 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12385,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FMA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 142,638 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

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

Fail 15 May 2025 142,236 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake sticking

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

Pass 21 May 2024 140,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 133,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 127,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front ( front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 127,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 121,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 118,662 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 118,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

tyre warning on

Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,244 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,603 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,064 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,786 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 43,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,319 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,011 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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FY57 FMA is a 2007 BMW 123 in Silver 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 FY57 FMA, 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 FY57 FMA registered?

FY57 FMA is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is FY57 FMA safe to buy?

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