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YH61 BDY

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,700 mi
Last recorded162,700 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 162,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 135,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,472 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2021 128,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has deep cut to cords on inner apex of thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,217 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,584 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,090 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Offside and nearside rear Tyres wearing very low on inner treads.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,341 miles

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected

nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is cut in tread ( not deep enough to reach cords )

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,904 miles

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected

nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre is cut in tread (not deep enough to reach cords)

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

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 BDY is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black 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 YH61 BDY, 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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YH61 BDY is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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