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YH61 CKV

2011 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,772 mi
Last recorded95,772 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 CKV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 95,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 93,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 91,077 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2024 91,077 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 89,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight play and creak in the rear steering gear

undertrays fitted, not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,111 miles

Central Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

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

Rear Both tyres worn to 3mm.

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight play/movement detected in rear steering gear, and slightly noisy in operation. (creak)

Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,112 miles

Central undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items

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

Offside Rear slight play in rear steering arm inner joint

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear steering unit gaiters deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,684 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,391 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 28,717 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CKV is a 2011 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CKV, 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 CKV registered?

YH61 CKV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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