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M30 SMU

2009 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,137 mi
Last recorded43,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13063,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 SMU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 43,137 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,690 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 32,003 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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M30 SMU is a 2009 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M30 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M30 SMU registered?

M30 SMU is a 2009 BMW 130, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is M30 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 SMU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M30 SMU have outstanding finance?

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