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2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,814 mi
Last recorded124,814 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 1K
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 124,814 miles

covers + shields fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2026 124,814 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front + rear (0.1 (d))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,799 miles

engine cover fitted , undertra fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2025 121,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted , undertra fitted

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,591 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2023 120,591 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front + rear (0.1 (d))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 111,894 miles

covers + shields fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2021 106,437 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 99,539 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 99,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2018 86,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (front and rear both side) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2018 86,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (front and rear both side) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,536 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 71,827 miles

under trays /engine cover /sill covers

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,535 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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ARB 1K is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ARB 1K, 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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ARB 1K is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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