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HY61 SRU

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 62,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 62,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 53,461 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 44,744 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.r and n.s.r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 39,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 29,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem slightly perish

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,840 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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HY61 SRU is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

HY61 SRU is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is HY61 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 SRU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY61 SRU have outstanding finance?

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