MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy NB rear silencer removed from system (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to tread limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust noisy NB rear silencer removed from system (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to tread limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noise only just within MOT limits
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noise only just within MOT limits
both rear discs in poor condition
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both rear discs in poor condition
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
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How Reliable is the BMW 123?
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FY57 YFA is a 2007 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 YFA, 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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FY57 YFA is a 2007 BMW 123, first registered on 7 December 2007.
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