BMW 130

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 1,672 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

1,672

Highest Pass Rate

2007 (88%)

Years Covered

About the BMW 130

The BMW 130 was MOT tested 1,672 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2005 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 586 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 81%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW 130s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2996cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£445

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,808

Per month£234/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2009 details

How reliable is the BMW 130?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average-3% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread7 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

BMW 130 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2009	87%	61	76,080 mi
2008	87%	199	113,855 mi
2007	88%	586	111,498 mi
2006	82%	519	119,048 mi
2005	81%	307	128,826 mi

Questions about the BMW 130

Is the BMW 130 reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2005 to 2009), the BMW 130 averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 1,672 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year BMW 130 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 BMW 130 has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 81%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.