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YE11 YSV

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

241,073 mi
Last recorded241,073 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 YSV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 241,073 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 149,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 146,333 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 146,308 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 137,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,112 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 132,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,214 miles

n/s/f shocker misting of fluid

Fail 29 Oct 2021 122,110 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front head light misting

Nearside Front shock absorber misting with oil

Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,502 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 115,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,327 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,549 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,735 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,473 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,000 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 YSV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE11 YSV, 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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YE11 YSV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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