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MT57 ZVL

2007 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13561,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 ZVL
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 81,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 80,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 79,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,067 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,333 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,727 miles

Offside Front Minor cuts to tyre tread

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,533 miles

centre silencer clamp blowing slightly

o/s/f , n/s/r and n/s/f tyre valve stems slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,961 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,613 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,452 miles

Front brake discs have a slight lip.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,032 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,490 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 17,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,768 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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MT57 ZVL is a 2007 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 61,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT57 ZVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT57 ZVL registered?

MT57 ZVL is a 2007 BMW 135, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is MT57 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 ZVL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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