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AC04 KEV

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,292 mi
Last recorded173,292 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 KEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 173,292 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Apr 2024 161,405 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 135,582 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 135,526 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 121,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,265 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 110,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 98,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 84,594 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,675 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,643 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,151 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AC04 KEV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AC04 KEV, 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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AC04 KEV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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