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Y8 JCG

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,622 mi
Last recorded171,622 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 JCG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 171,622 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 167,128 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 161,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 157,551 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 152,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 146,192 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 140,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 134,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 126,653 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 113,167 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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Y8 JCG 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 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 Y8 JCG, 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 Y8 JCG registered?

Y8 JCG is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is Y8 JCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 JCG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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