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LX57 VHU

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,618 mi
Last recorded93,618 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 VHU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 93,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 88,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 85,041 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 81,442 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,402 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front under trays damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front under trays damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,952 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Offside Rear reversing light inop

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in side wall

engine covers fitted

under trays damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 60,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in side wall

Offside Rear reversing light inop

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in side wall

engine covers fitted

under trays damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,886 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 36,217 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,589 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,045 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,021 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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LX57 VHU is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX57 VHU, 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 LX57 VHU registered?

LX57 VHU is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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