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HY61 HJA

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,865 mi
Last recorded143,865 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 HJA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 143,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 140,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,379 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 133,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 130,656 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 128,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 125,428 miles

Rear Inner brake pads unable to assess wear

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,633 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,580 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,644 miles

children seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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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HY61 HJA is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY61 HJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY61 HJA registered?

HY61 HJA is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is HY61 HJA safe to buy?

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