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YC61 NCD

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,058 mi
Last recorded82,058 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 NCD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,058 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2025 80,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,369 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 78,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light/daytime running light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking badly and wearing off inner edge strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front brake backing missing

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 75,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,091 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 69,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,965 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,079 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,130 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,160 miles

Nearside Rear nail in inner sidewall

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

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

chip in front windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 32,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NCD is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NCD, 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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YC61 NCD is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is YC61 NCD safe to buy?

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