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YE61 XCB

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,903 mi
Last recorded141,903 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 XCB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 141,903 miles

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

Rear dynamic drive pump weeping

Fail 24 Oct 2025 141,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation build up giving poor pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear dynamic drive pump weeping

Fail 29 Aug 2025 141,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 141,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear seat belt missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 141,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear seat belt missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 134,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,394 miles

Front engine covers fitted

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,713 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,138 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,125 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 XCB is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

YE61 XCB is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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