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J11 YYU

2007 BMW 130

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,129 mi
Last recorded70,129 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 13075,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 YYU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 70,129 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 70,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 68,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,619 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,673 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,291 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 60,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 54,768 miles

Offside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing

both rear tyres worn on inner

Fail 5 Nov 2020 54,768 miles

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

Offside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing

both rear tyres worn on inner

Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,481 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 50,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 46,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,121 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,559 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,582 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,127 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 34,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,108 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 29,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,406 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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J11 YYU is a 2007 BMW 130 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J11 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J11 YYU registered?

J11 YYU is a 2007 BMW 130, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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The MOT history for J11 YYU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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