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FM11 EPY

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,986 mi
Last recorded195,986 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM11 EPY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 195,986 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 195,027 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2024 195,027 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2023 190,728 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2022 183,538 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2021 178,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 148,523 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 148,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 134,558 miles

Low smoke from emissions and no printout

Pass 22 May 2017 125,199 miles

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

emmissions to clean to test

Pass 10 May 2016 112,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 92,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,794 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 70,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FM11 EPY is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM11 EPY, 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 FM11 EPY registered?

FM11 EPY is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is FM11 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM11 EPY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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