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R31 YTT

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,529 mi
Last recorded82,529 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 YTT
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,529 miles

Nearside Front strut brace bolt

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,291 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,766 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,923 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 46,923 miles

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

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

edge wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,434 miles

downpipes to centre exhaust joints corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,935 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 20,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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R31 YTT 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 88.9%.

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 R31 YTT, 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 R31 YTT registered?

R31 YTT is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is R31 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 YTT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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