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YD57 AYW

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,410 mi
Last recorded111,410 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 AYW
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,410 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 24535r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 107,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour after replacing osf bulb due to being hids (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 24535r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,769 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 97,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% offside brake lower value (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,685 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brakes have grinding noise when wheel is rotated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,934 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,125 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 52,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 52,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on outer edges to 0mm, very near to cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,036 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 36,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,292 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,979 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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YD57 AYW is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YD57 AYW, 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 YD57 AYW registered?

YD57 AYW is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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