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CA56 HAR

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,617 mi
Last recorded174,617 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 HAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 174,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2025 171,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2024 170,575 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2023 162,062 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2022 150,275 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 150,275 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 145,128 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 133,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,100 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 112,100 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,946 miles

top covers and under trays

Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

top covers and under trays

Pass 5 May 2017 101,434 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 73,484 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,248 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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CA56 HAR 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 81.3%.

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 CA56 HAR, 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 CA56 HAR registered?

CA56 HAR is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 2 June 2011.

Is CA56 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA56 HAR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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