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GL57 NRN

2007 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,101 mi
Last recorded125,101 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 NRN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,101 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount bearings worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 125,101 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount bearings worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,364 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 122,364 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,733 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,165 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,681 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 100,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,269 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 84,227 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,513 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,588 miles

Handbrake not locking out on O/S

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 62,588 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Handbrake not locking out on O/S

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,651 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,178 miles

tread worn low on inner edge of both front tyres

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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GL57 NRN is a 2007 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL57 NRN, 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 GL57 NRN registered?

GL57 NRN is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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