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AF57 ZUL

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,582 mi
Last recorded69,582 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ZUL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 69,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 64,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 33,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,228 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,392 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 21,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,120 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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AF57 ZUL is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black 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 AF57 ZUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF57 ZUL registered?

AF57 ZUL is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is AF57 ZUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 ZUL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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