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M1 DOB

2009 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,771 mi
Last recorded124,771 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13063,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 DOB
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 124,771 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 124,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and very close to exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 121,600 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 10,352 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2022 102,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,323 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,382 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 2 Feb 2017 56,394 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 56,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,830 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,118 miles

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

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

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,325 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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M1 DOB is a 2009 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 63,870 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 M1 DOB, 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 17 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M1 DOB is a 2009 BMW 130, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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