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RV57 ZNW

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,614 mi
Last recorded162,614 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 ZNW
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 162,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 157,792 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 157,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 4 Nov 2022 152,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 149,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 146,299 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 140,366 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 131,265 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,922 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,566 miles

os reg light dim

Fail 16 Sep 2013 84,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

os reg light dim

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 69,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 37,727 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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RV57 ZNW is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV57 ZNW, 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 RV57 ZNW registered?

RV57 ZNW is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is RV57 ZNW safe to buy?

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