CarVerify

Free Car Check

J20 OEJ

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,001 mi
Last recorded123,001 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 OEJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub - lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber joint deteriorated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 114,518 miles

rear prop rubber rota flex starting to split

slight play in offside rear lower stub axle bush

Fail 23 Jan 2020 114,297 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,876 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 81,944 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,047 miles

both rear discs pitted slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2017 73,047 miles

both rear discs pitted slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 67,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 44,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,671 miles

both front tyres worn on insde

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,279 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge. advise replacement

Fail 31 Oct 2011 32,279 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge. advise replacement

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,272 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,394 miles

all four tyres worn inner + outer edges

Fail 8 Sep 2010 24,356 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn inner + outer edges

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
Full BMW 130 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J20 OEJ is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J20 OEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J20 OEJ?

You can check the full history of J20 OEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J20 OEJ registered?

J20 OEJ is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 28 August 2007.

Is J20 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 OEJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J20 OEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J20 OEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.