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YE61 SJV

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,287 mi
Last recorded134,287 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 SJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 134,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,543 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 126,534 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 126,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 112,844 miles

Offside Rear Differential oil leak

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

Turbo noisy.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,829 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted obscuring components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 46,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,975 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 34,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,065 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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YE61 SJV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE61 SJV, 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 YE61 SJV registered?

YE61 SJV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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