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LJ57 YWR

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,064 mi
Last recorded130,064 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YWR
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 130,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 121,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,615 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2022 88,323 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 88,323 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 75,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 70,698 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 70,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,243 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,865 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 40,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 33,350 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,724 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,059 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 20,059 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT:GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 205/45/R18 (86Y)

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low from inner edges

REAR:GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 225/40/R18 (88Y)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,738 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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LJ57 YWR is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ57 YWR, 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 LJ57 YWR registered?

LJ57 YWR is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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