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A16 JNU

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,222 mi
Last recorded138,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JNU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 138,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 138,018 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 131,349 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 122,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 113,138 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2019 107,728 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 99,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edge

Rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 4 May 2018 99,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edge

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 May 2017 94,567 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 87,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn badly on both rear (205/45/18)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,240 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn badly on both rear (205/45/18)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,472 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 83,167 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 78,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all indicators flash fast

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 18 May 2012 71,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 54,791 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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A16 JNU is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 75,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 JNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 JNU registered?

A16 JNU is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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