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VK57 FOU

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,958 mi
Last recorded140,958 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 FOU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 140,958 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 138,120 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 138,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 135,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 123,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 117,472 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 114,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,049 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,385 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2013 54,402 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre bald on edges (not testable area)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,055 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,606 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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VK57 FOU is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VK57 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK57 FOU registered?

VK57 FOU is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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The MOT history for VK57 FOU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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