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CU57 RKV

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,784 mi
Last recorded157,784 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 RKV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 157,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Park brake lever long travel

Pass 13 Feb 2025 151,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp leveling slow to operate.

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 143,392 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 143,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,761 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 134,759 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake warning light on.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 126,759 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,984 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,032 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,051 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres wearing on inner edjes

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,066 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,741 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,229 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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CU57 RKV is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CU57 RKV, 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 CU57 RKV registered?

CU57 RKV is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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