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YH61 BBJ

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,458 mi
Last recorded144,458 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 144,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

full under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front offside front headlamps shows condensation

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper diff bushes slighty worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r 1.7 central n/s/f 2.3 o/s/r 1.65 o/s/f 3.2 (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 97,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,937 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 65,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn inner side. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 55,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,714 miles

Engine oil level low.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,714 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,879 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 BBJ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YH61 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

YH61 BBJ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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