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YC61 MSU

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 MSU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift /play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 81,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift /play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,649 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,450 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,671 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 45,670 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,483 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,771 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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YC61 MSU is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC61 MSU, 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 YC61 MSU registered?

YC61 MSU is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is YC61 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 MSU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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