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YE11 AKN

2011 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,668 mi
Last recorded180,668 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 AKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 180,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 172,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 162,687 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Excessively Worn Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 156,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 139,706 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 122,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 89,881 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,311 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,182 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,246 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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YE11 AKN is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE11 AKN, 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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What year was YE11 AKN registered?

YE11 AKN is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is YE11 AKN safe to buy?

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