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YX55 AMX

2011 BMW 130

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

170,171 mi
Last recorded170,171 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13033,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 AMX
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 170,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 119,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered dirt and greases (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 161,658 miles

STRONG ADVISE - CAR SMOKES ON START UP BUT DOES CLEAR TO SLIGHTLY SMOKES ( NOT LIKELY TO OBSCURE OTHER ROAD USERS )

STRONG ADVISE -N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS SEEP SPLITS IN AND DAMGED

corrosion on inner sills at rear and on rear subframe

front shock lower bushes ( in arms) deteriorated, slight lift in lower ball joints, front upper suspension arm inner bushes split, front springs corroded at bottom ( more n/s )

n/s washer slightly poor, rear indicators faded, engine oil leak evident ( near/ just on manifold and turbo ), slight fumes under bonnet

rear height level sensor ball joint heavily corroded and worn away ( has cable tie around it - secure at present )

slight brake bind from o/s rear, rear discs slightly deteriorating ( more o/s ) 20kg pulse from n/s rear, slight pulse o/s rear, n/s front brake hose chaffed

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,616 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 143,734 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Strong oil fumes in car

Fail 22 Nov 2023 143,734 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Strong oil fumes in car

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,914 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 90,879 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

quarry dust covering under-body and multiple suspension and brake components

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,604 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,286 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 88,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,575 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 66,937 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 58,529 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,490 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,610 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,563 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 65,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 34,907 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 61,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 61,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 24,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 50,279 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 37,675 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,488 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,601 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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YX55 AMX is a 2011 BMW 130 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 33,331 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 YX55 AMX, 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 15 years old, this BMW 130 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX55 AMX is a 2011 BMW 130, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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