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YJ07 GRP

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,852 mi
Last recorded141,852 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 GRP
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 141,852 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 140,276 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 136,269 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,190 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,080 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,207 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 91,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,471 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,471 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,854 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 68,851 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 10 Nov 2015 61,186 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,060 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on outer edge of front tyres

Fail 8 Nov 2013 50,537 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on outer edge of front tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,088 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 17,585 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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YJ07 GRP is a 2007 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YJ07 GRP, 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 YJ07 GRP registered?

YJ07 GRP is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 15 August 2007.

Is YJ07 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ07 GRP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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