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YC11 UBD

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 UBD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 114,207 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 108,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 102,169 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,092 miles

emissions too clean

undertray, engine bay

Fail 7 Jun 2021 97,087 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean

undertray, engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2020 93,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 86,056 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 86,055 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,134 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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,344 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 54,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 41,423 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2014 41,423 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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YC11 UBD is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC11 UBD, 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 YC11 UBD registered?

YC11 UBD is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is YC11 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 UBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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