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CE61 YBR

2011 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,959 mi
Last recorded146,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 YBR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 146,959 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspections

Fail 13 Jan 2026 146,955 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspections

Pass 8 Jan 2025 136,898 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 136,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 129,428 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,500 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,273 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,735 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 75,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,774 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 53,275 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,652 miles

Child seat fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,540 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 29,302 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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CE61 YBR is a 2011 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE61 YBR, 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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What year was CE61 YBR registered?

CE61 YBR is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is CE61 YBR safe to buy?

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