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RA07 WRU

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 WRU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,749 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Nov 2024 97,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,421 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 94,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 94,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 91,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,666 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,793 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,479 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,471 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,234 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 56,168 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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RA07 WRU is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA07 WRU, 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 RA07 WRU registered?

RA07 WRU is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is RA07 WRU safe to buy?

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