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MV57 BZW

2007 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,800 mi
Last recorded154,800 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 BZW
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 154,800 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 154,800 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2026 154,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 146,993 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted do not allow full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2024 127,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,140 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewallchaffed

Fail 25 Oct 2018 99,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall chaffed

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,373 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 83,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,335 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,335 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,953 miles

Centre Outer registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 74,953 miles

Centre Outer registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,786 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,609 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,713 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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MV57 BZW 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 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV57 BZW, 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 MV57 BZW registered?

MV57 BZW is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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