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YG11 MVV

2011 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,590 mi
Last recorded52,590 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 MVV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 52,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 50,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 48,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 45,397 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,449 miles

Under shield fitted unable to fully check fuel & brake lines.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 39,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under shield fitted unable to fully check fuel & brake lines.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,431 miles

Battery sign on the dash, could be issue with electrical

Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 32,031 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,379 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/45 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 25,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,480 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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YG11 MVV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG11 MVV, 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 YG11 MVV registered?

YG11 MVV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is YG11 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG11 MVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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