2007 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · BD57 ZYL
2007 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 50,550 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 123
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BD57 ZYL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2012
- 50,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD57 ZYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 123 (BD57 ZYL) between February 2010 and August 2012.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
BD57 ZYL Mileage History
- 10/02/201017,858 mi
- 03/08/201126,637 mi+8,779 mi
- 28/08/201250,550 mi+23,913 mi
- 31/08/201250,550 mi
Average of roughly 12,795 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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