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RF57 SPV

2007 BMW 130

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,659 mi
Last recorded76,659 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 SPV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 76,659 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 74,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,186 miles

dampness to offside rear shock absorber

Pass 3 Dec 2022 63,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 63,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,885 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,332 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 57,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,426 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 52,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 50,305 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,876 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 47,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 41,296 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,847 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,030 miles

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

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

cut in offside front outer tyrewall

Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,360 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,360 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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RF57 SPV is a 2007 BMW 130 in Red 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 RF57 SPV, 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 RF57 SPV registered?

RF57 SPV is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is RF57 SPV safe to buy?

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