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LA56 PWE

2007 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,174 mi
Last recorded145,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 PWE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 145,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Pass 12 Jul 2024 142,783 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Fail 12 Jul 2024 142,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Pass 14 Jul 2023 140,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished, still sealing

reverse light innoperative

Pass 19 Jul 2022 137,737 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 137,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 136,099 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 134,031 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s - deteriorated. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leek - engine area.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 124,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,016 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts to o/s/r & n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 31 Oct 2016 85,962 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cuts to o/s/r & n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,992 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 53,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,928 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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LA56 PWE is a 2007 BMW 130 in Blue 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 LA56 PWE, 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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LA56 PWE is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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