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YB61 ENJ

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,657 mi
Last recorded169,657 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 ENJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 169,657 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 151,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 151,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 132,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,171 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 113,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,234 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 98,151 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Connects to strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm connecting to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,756 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,445 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,814 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,936 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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YB61 ENJ is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,136 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 YB61 ENJ, 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 14 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 YB61 ENJ registered?

YB61 ENJ is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is YB61 ENJ safe to buy?

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