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AW54 FEB

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,340 mi
Last recorded150,340 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW54 FEB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 150,340 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 150,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 7 Apr 2025 133,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 124,600 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2022 107,036 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 98,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 94,607 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,236 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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AW54 FEB 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 AW54 FEB, 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 AW54 FEB registered?

AW54 FEB is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AW54 FEB safe to buy?

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