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RE11 YWV

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

196,328 mi
Last recorded196,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 YWV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 196,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 191,835 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 178,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 150,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 138,769 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2017 138,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,597 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 128,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 73,010 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

The nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the inside edge.

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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RE11 YWV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE11 YWV, 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 RE11 YWV registered?

RE11 YWV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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