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GA57 CEA

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,793 mi
Last recorded100,793 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA57 CEA
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low om edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut and bulged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also orange warning lamp on. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strong advise. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Flickers until warm. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,814 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Rear Rear wheels have cracks in rims.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,784 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to tyre faults. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limits. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheels have cracks in rims.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,922 miles

Nearside Rear Hairline crack in wheel rim and tyre pressure was slightly low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Hairline crack in wheel rim.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,912 miles

Small cracks on both rear wheel inner rims.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,912 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Small cracks on both rear wheel inner rims.

Pass 28 May 2014 77,849 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 77,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 74,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 73,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are on the legal limit

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

rear brake pads look low

service light is on

slight play in the off side inner steering arm

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,148 miles

both headlight brackets are broken but they are still secure

near side fron t brake wear indicator wire is broken causing light to come on

near side front tyre has cuts on the outer side wall

off side front tyre has a chunk missing

tyre fitting instructions have been ground of the tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

both headlight brackets are broken but they are still secure

near side fron t brake wear indicator wire is broken causing light to come on

near side front tyre has cuts on the outer side wall

off side front ture has a cut on the inner side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,017 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,187 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 40,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GA57 CEA is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GA57 CEA, 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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GA57 CEA is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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