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YC11 VUB

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,124 mi
Last recorded104,124 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 104,124 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 104,113 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both back plate corroded & insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both bonnet stays broken

fault codes in ecu

service overdue

Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,567 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,274 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 79,268 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,901 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,247 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2014 31,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VUB 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 80%.

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 VUB, 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 YC11 VUB registered?

YC11 VUB is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is YC11 VUB safe to buy?

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