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LF61 YWN

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,566 mi
Last recorded161,566 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 YWN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 161,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 148,970 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 148,616 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 144,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 135,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 132,126 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,123 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 108,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,634 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,853 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,899 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,622 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LF61 YWN 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 92.3%.

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 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 LF61 YWN, 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

How do I check the history of LF61 YWN?

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What year was LF61 YWN registered?

LF61 YWN is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is LF61 YWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 YWN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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