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C4 YKN

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,029 mi
Last recorded119,029 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 YKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 119,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 108,755 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 101,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 1 jet missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative jets missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,389 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,543 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,185 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,040 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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C4 YKN is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 79,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C4 YKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C4 YKN is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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