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YY07 XEV

2007 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,613 mi
Last recorded211,613 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 XEV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 211,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 206,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 203,933 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 193,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 193,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 189,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 183,976 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 183,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 175,450 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 175,450 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 165,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 160,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 154,526 miles

NSF OSF tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2016 154,526 miles

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

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

NSF OSF tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2015 144,333 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 144,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,252 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 133,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 115,991 miles

nearside rear lower rose joint slight play

offside rear lower rose joint slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,915 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 60,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YY07 XEV 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 69.6%.

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 YY07 XEV, 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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YY07 XEV is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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