2007 BMW 130i Le M MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 130i Le M models manufactured in 2007, based on 83 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2007 BMW 130i Le M MOT Analysis
The 2007 BMW 130i Le M has an MOT pass rate of 83.1% based on 83 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 54,153 miles on the odometer. With a 16.9% failure rate, the 2007 130i Le M is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2007 BMW 130i Le M is Tyres, responsible for 2.4% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre.
Top failures specific to 2007 models only. The overall 130i Le M page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.4% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 54,153 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 0.44 | 2.4% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2007 BMW 130i Le M has an MOT pass rate of 83.1% based on 83 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 54,153 miles on the odometer. With a 16.9% failure rate, the 2007 130i Le M is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2007 BMW 130i Le M, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. At 54,153 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Tyres — 2.4% of failures
Tyres issues account for 2.4% of MOT failures on 2007 BMW 130i Le M models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.