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CA57 VLR

2007 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,847 mi
Last recorded162,847 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VLR
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 162,847 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 155,890 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 151,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 150,490 miles

Track car, no rear seats fitted

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 9 May 2022 144,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 144,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 131,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 131,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 128,772 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 128,771 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 122,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 120,827 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,533 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,616 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,656 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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CA57 VLR is a 2007 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CA57 VLR, 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 CA57 VLR registered?

CA57 VLR is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 1 December 2007.

Is CA57 VLR safe to buy?

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