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SL57 TLK

2007 BMW 130

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,817 mi
Last recorded144,817 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 TLK
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 144,817 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 144,814 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 137,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse lamp inop

Fail 25 Jul 2023 136,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 127,147 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 127,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,814 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 106,096 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 93,994 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 93,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle h/ brake low effort/ imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 84,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 May 2015 84,822 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre void of tread on edge & worn to 2mm

Pass 14 May 2014 77,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2013 69,974 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 60,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,467 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,465 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 rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,710 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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SL57 TLK is a 2007 BMW 130 in Red 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 SL57 TLK, 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 SL57 TLK registered?

SL57 TLK is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is SL57 TLK safe to buy?

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