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YH11 HGL

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,763 mi
Last recorded131,763 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 HGL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 131,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 112,412 miles

Diff input seal leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2021 112,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Diff input seal leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,112 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,503 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,044 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,310 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 May 2014 24,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

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 HGL is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH11 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

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

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