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AA09 FOX

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,742 mi
Last recorded128,742 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA09 FOX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 128,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 121,226 miles

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 16 Jul 2020 121,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,392 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 113,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in lamp (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,678 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 99,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,856 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 71,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,549 miles

front number plate cracked. plate is not likley to be misread

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2014 49,951 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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AA09 FOX is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AA09 FOX, 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 AA09 FOX registered?

AA09 FOX is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is AA09 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA09 FOX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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