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X33 YRS

2011 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 YRS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 132,924 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Pass 10 Jan 2023 131,408 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Rear differential bushes deteriorating

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,616 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most and both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension bushes deteriorating

Rear diff mount bushes deteriorating

Under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2020 128,329 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 128,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 126,329 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,130 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,649 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,799 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Air spring (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 93,797 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking Air spring (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Air spring (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X33 YRS is a 2011 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X33 YRS, 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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X33 YRS is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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