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YE11 FOA

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,039 mi
Last recorded148,039 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 FOA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 148,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 141,555 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 132,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 121,929 miles

under trays fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2022 117,975 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 117,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 100,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,614 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Plastic undertrays cover some testable items

Pass 5 May 2018 79,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,397 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 40,223 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 FOA is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

YE11 FOA is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is YE11 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 FOA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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