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YH57 LZW

2007 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,204 mi
Last recorded119,204 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LZW
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 119,204 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 119,201 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,548 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,838 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play inner joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play inner joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,346 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 82,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,026 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,553 miles

both front tyres ageing and have started to crack between treads

Fail 17 Oct 2011 26,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres ageing and have started to crack between treads

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,880 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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YH57 LZW is a 2007 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH57 LZW, 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 YH57 LZW registered?

YH57 LZW is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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