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EX11 PBV

2011 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,752 mi
Last recorded91,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 PBV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,752 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 91,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively over 30kgs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very strong advise .. borderline pass!! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,099 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,719 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 29,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,544 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 19,200 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 19,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 14,636 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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EX11 PBV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX11 PBV, 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 EX11 PBV registered?

EX11 PBV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is EX11 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX11 PBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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