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AV57 LZB

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,595 mi
Last recorded160,595 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 LZB
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 160,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 154,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both are starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 151,760 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 146,228 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,329 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 136,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 127,848 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 127,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,253 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Starting To Perish

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust coroding

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2016 83,896 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/40 r18 92w rflat g/year (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,686 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 45,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 36,798 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,917 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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AV57 LZB is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV57 LZB, 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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AV57 LZB is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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