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J7 AHO

2007 BMW 130

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 AHO
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 85,895 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 81,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,370 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 76,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,960 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 41,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,648 miles

front pads getting low

front wipers poor

osf tyre worn on both edges

rear pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 26,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,191 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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J7 AHO is a 2007 BMW 130 in Red 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 J7 AHO, 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

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What year was J7 AHO registered?

J7 AHO is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is J7 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 AHO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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