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VA57 HMZ

2008 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,696 mi
Last recorded101,696 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 HMZ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,696 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated metal cowling starting deteriorate (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,954 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,308 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front headlamp aim slightly diffused

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,336 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,337 miles

Rear Corrosion to rear sub frame.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,894 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,496 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 41,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,213 miles

All Four Tyres Cracking

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,964 miles

both front tyres have slight cracks round tread

Fail 12 Oct 2011 25,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,870 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,023 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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VA57 HMZ is a 2008 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 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 VA57 HMZ, 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 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA57 HMZ registered?

VA57 HMZ is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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