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Y12 TTS

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,751 mi
Last recorded226,751 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 TTS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 226,751 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 214,703 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 214,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 206,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 200,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 192,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 185,121 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 185,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 176,084 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 162,518 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 162,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 142,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,280 miles

Under trays fitted to underside of car covering suspension components.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 122,245 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under trays fitted to underside of car covering suspension components.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,691 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,444 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cuts in tread

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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Y12 TTS is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y12 TTS, 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 Y12 TTS registered?

Y12 TTS is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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