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P26 LCY

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,494 mi
Last recorded134,494 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 LCY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm at lowest point and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm at lowest point and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 130,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm at lowest point and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm at lowest point and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Lower ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Upper ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 126,741 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 123,716 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Slightly Cracking* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Top Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Slightly Cracking* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Slightly Cracking* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Top Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 123,715 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Slightly Cracking* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Top Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Slightly Cracking* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Slightly Cracking* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Top Arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,554 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring ageing / starting to perish

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "Inner" @ 12 o clock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "Inner" @ 12 o clock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole in weld (6.1.2 (a))

Centre / Rear exhaust heat shields / fixings deteriorated / Loose

Fuel cap sealing ring ageing / starting to perish

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge & slight deterioration to tread

N/S/R Tyre approx. 3.00 mm

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear / Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R Tyre approx 3.2 mm

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear / Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 109,415 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,642 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 84,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,125 miles

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

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

snow tyres fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2014 71,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s no plate lamp dull

Fail 12 Nov 2013 61,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s no plate lamp dull

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,158 miles

n/s/f foglamp inop.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,941 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 42,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,692 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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P26 LCY 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 P26 LCY, 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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P26 LCY is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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