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EA51 BAG

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,758 mi
Last recorded44,758 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BAG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 44,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,445 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 33,375 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 31,093 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 31,093 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 28,326 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,665 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,636 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,771 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,083 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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EA51 BAG is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EA51 BAG, 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 EA51 BAG registered?

EA51 BAG is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is EA51 BAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 BAG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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