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YH61 AUW

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 AUW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 115,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 113,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 113,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 109,684 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,079 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 102,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 86,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,439 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 48,439 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,915 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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YH61 AUW 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 YH61 AUW, 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 YH61 AUW registered?

YH61 AUW is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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