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RY04 NCY

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,430 mi
Last recorded117,430 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 NCY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,797 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,667 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,842 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,074 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,outer edges worn close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on the limit,inner edge is worn close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm ,outer edges worn close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,inner edge worn close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,394 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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RY04 NCY is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY04 NCY, 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 RY04 NCY registered?

RY04 NCY is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 9 February 2011.

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