Bmw 130
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 1,672 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
1,672
Best Year
2007 (88%)
Years Covered
5
How reliable is the Bmw 130?
Bmw 130 by Year
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About the Bmw 130
The Bmw 130 has been tested 1,672 times in 2024 MOT data across 5 model years (2005 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 586 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 81%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 130s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 128,826 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 76,080 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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