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YF60 XSC

2011 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,683 mi
Last recorded189,683 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF60 XSC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 189,683 miles

near side rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2025 185,088 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 185,088 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 178,400 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 162,207 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 162,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 145,470 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,617 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 119,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 245/45r18rf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r18rf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass smashed

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 245/45r18rf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 245/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 245/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 57,619 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 31,003 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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YF60 XSC is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF60 XSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF60 XSC registered?

YF60 XSC is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is YF60 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF60 XSC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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