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YH11 YME

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,797 mi
Last recorded112,797 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 112,797 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 112,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,235 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 76,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,031 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 55,030 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,475 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,157 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 27,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YME is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey 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 YH11 YME, 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 YH11 YME registered?

YH11 YME is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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