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S4 VVX

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 VVX
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 145,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 143,378 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,701 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,605 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn close to bars (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,056 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension rear arm, outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,653 miles

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

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

Prop shaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2019 106,792 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft rear donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,407 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,261 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 14 Nov 2015 91,881 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 91,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,382 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 85,382 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,024 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,567 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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S4 VVX 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 S4 VVX, 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 S4 VVX registered?

S4 VVX is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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