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YG57 HOJ

2007 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,547 mi
Last recorded120,547 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 HOJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 120,547 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine/G-Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield; Corroded & Detached From Vehicle & Resting On Rear Subframe & Rear Muffler

Fail 24 Jan 2026 120,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine/G-Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield; Corroded & Detached From Vehicle & Resting On Rear Subframe & Rear Muffler

Pass 28 Jan 2025 118,255 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 118,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 116,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 107,453 miles

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

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

nail in the front o/s tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2023 107,311 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in the front o/s tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,016 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2021 93,020 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,110 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,688 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 81,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,484 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,571 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine under trays and under floor covers.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,473 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,473 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,195 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,515 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 37,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,700 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
Full BMW 130 reliability report

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YG57 HOJ is a 2007 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG57 HOJ, 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 YG57 HOJ registered?

YG57 HOJ is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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