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420 STA

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,364 mi
Last recorded38,364 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration420 STA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 38,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 36,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 35,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 35,116 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 34,081 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 34,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 32,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 31,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,879 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,894 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 25,884 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,751 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 10,837 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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420 STA is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 420 STA, 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 420 STA registered?

420 STA is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is 420 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 420 STA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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