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YH11 FBN

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 FBN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 90,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 82,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,112 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 77,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 74,062 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,416 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 69,416 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,242 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 55,242 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,979 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,820 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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YH11 FBN 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 82.4%.

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 YH11 FBN, 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 YH11 FBN registered?

YH11 FBN is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is YH11 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH11 FBN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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