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OC57 JRC

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,262 mi
Last recorded223,262 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC57 JRC
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 223,262 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ON LIMIT (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 223,262 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ON LIMIT (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 210,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 204,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 195,616 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 195,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 179,772 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT (255/35X18 MICHELIN)

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2020 169,063 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 169,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 157,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 144,989 miles

stone chip in drivers swept area of windshield

Offside Front excessive play in strut insert

Fail 14 Sep 2018 144,989 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

stone chip in drivers swept area of windshield

Offside Front excessive play in strut insert

Pass 13 Sep 2017 125,587 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both front shock absorbers

Fail 13 Sep 2017 125,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,255 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 107,662 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake hose could do with being routed correctly, no sign of chafing or touching at time of test

covers fitted restricting view

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,066 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to items blocking view

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,313 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,726 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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OC57 JRC is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OC57 JRC, 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 OC57 JRC registered?

OC57 JRC is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is OC57 JRC safe to buy?

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