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YD61 ZWR

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,405 mi
Last recorded155,405 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 155,405 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 151,096 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 141,592 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2023 141,592 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,641 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,050 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,933 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 90,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,703 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,596 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,466 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YD61 ZWR is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZWR, 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 YD61 ZWR registered?

YD61 ZWR is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is YD61 ZWR safe to buy?

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