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YE61 WCX

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,750 mi
Last recorded130,750 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 WCX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 130,750 miles

Offside Front jacking pad missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle under tray damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2024 123,634 miles

Offside Front jacking pad missing / floor cover damaged and partly missing

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorating / splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 123,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front jacking pad missing / floor cover damaged and partly missing

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorating / splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 119,992 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 119,982 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 108,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,384 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35 x 19 96 y rft g/year (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a screw in it right on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 52,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a screw in it right on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 12,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 10,368 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 WCX is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

YE61 WCX is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is YE61 WCX safe to buy?

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