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VU07 FKX

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,917 mi
Last recorded143,917 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 FKX
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 143,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 143,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to perish (Rear coupling before rear diff) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 143,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to perish (Rear coupling before rear diff) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 141,206 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 137,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,201 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 132,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 128,736 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 128,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

warning brake pad light on dash pad low

Pass 27 Feb 2018 114,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 107,750 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2016 98,435 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 98,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 4 Apr 2015 86,955 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,226 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 57,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,271 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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VU07 FKX is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU07 FKX, 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 VU07 FKX registered?

VU07 FKX is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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