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YD61 YJP

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,168 mi
Last recorded83,168 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 YJP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 83,168 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 83,157 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,501 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,060 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 61,333 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front and rear brake assembly noisy when wheels are rotated by hand

near side tyre has cut in outer side wall ( new tyres fitted to rear )

Fail 25 Aug 2020 61,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front and rear brake assembly noisy when wheels are rotated by hand

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,766 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,020 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 40,994 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,355 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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YD61 YJP is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black 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 YD61 YJP, 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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YD61 YJP is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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