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FM61 AJO

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,914 mi
Last recorded140,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM61 AJO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 140,914 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 132,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,972 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 119,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 188,896 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 188,896 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 183,728 miles

brake fluid change overdue

Pass 10 Dec 2018 171,764 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 145,584 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,946 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged but not to cords

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not to cords

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not to cords

Rear seats not in use

Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged but not to cords

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not to cords

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not to cords

Rear seats not in use

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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FM61 AJO is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FM61 AJO, 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 FM61 AJO registered?

FM61 AJO is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FM61 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM61 AJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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