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S3 BAW

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,308 mi
Last recorded162,308 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BAW
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 162,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 153,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 146,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 138,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 134,004 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 134,004 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 125,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 120,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 119,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,702 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 113,867 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,578 miles

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

Rear 2x rear child seats fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2016 107,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear 2x rear child seats fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,430 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 96,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,004 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

edge wear to both front tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,524 miles

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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S3 BAW is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S3 BAW, 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 S3 BAW registered?

S3 BAW is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 26 May 2007.

Is S3 BAW safe to buy?

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