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YC61 NVZ

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 121,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 119,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,855 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,151 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,138 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 105,138 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,560 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,754 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2019 82,776 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,473 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 70,386 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,838 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,265 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,977 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 15,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 NVZ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC61 NVZ, 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 YC61 NVZ registered?

YC61 NVZ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is YC61 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 NVZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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