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DN11 MFZ

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,907 mi
Last recorded143,907 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 MFZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 143,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,761 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 124,760 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 109,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,354 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 104,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,169 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 78,891 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,563 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,221 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 44,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,146 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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DN11 MFZ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN11 MFZ, 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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DN11 MFZ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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