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Y80 SWH

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,750 mi
Last recorded147,750 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 SWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 147,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 143,371 miles

dent in nsf wheel,nsr wheel repaired

front tyres wearing low on edges

oil leak

slight runout on osr brake [rbt]

wear on nsr brake pad

Pass 31 Aug 2023 131,566 miles

front number plate deterioating

slight wear/runout on rear brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2022 114,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,563 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,635 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,796 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,022 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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Y80 SWH is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y80 SWH, 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

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What year was Y80 SWH registered?

Y80 SWH is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is Y80 SWH safe to buy?

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