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YH61 AXD

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,922 mi
Last recorded72,922 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 AXD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,922 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,969 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Nov 2023 61,754 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,968 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,758 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 49,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,675 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 39,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 34,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 29,757 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 25,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 19,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,240 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 AXD is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YH61 AXD, 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 YH61 AXD registered?

YH61 AXD is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is YH61 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 AXD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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