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BU56 OTE

2007 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,944 mi
Last recorded134,944 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 OTE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 134,944 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 134,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes at subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 245 35 18 y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 245 35 18 y rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,459 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 121,676 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 121,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,709 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,407 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 110,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 99,700 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 93,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 86,185 miles

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

rear dif seal seaping oil

Pass 4 May 2013 78,239 miles

slight oil leak at rear diff seal area

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,587 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,204 miles

wiper blades

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

fuel cap damaged

n/s/f tyre cut to inner wall

Fail 16 Mar 2011 61,204 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap damaged

n/s/f tyre cut to inner wall

wiper blades

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,415 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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BU56 OTE is a 2007 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU56 OTE, 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 BU56 OTE registered?

BU56 OTE is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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