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YC11 VNW

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,737 mi
Last recorded111,737 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 111,737 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 107,963 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 103,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 95,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 89,726 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 89,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads ok (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 81,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,280 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,465 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,257 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 VNW is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC11 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

YC11 VNW is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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