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YD11 EEF

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

247,084 mi
Last recorded247,084 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 EEF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 247,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 235,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 235,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 219,066 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 219,066 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 205,152 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 164,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 135,110 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 135,110 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 124,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 118,801 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 99,391 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 99,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,269 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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YD11 EEF is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD11 EEF, 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 YD11 EEF registered?

YD11 EEF is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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