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FR11 JPV

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,059 mi
Last recorded182,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 JPV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 182,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 177,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also shocks support bush on the same arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper differential bush worn

minor air leak on maximum acceleration

Fail 3 Jun 2021 177,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also shocks support bush on the same arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper differential bush worn

minor air leak on maximum acceleration

Pass 11 Jun 2020 176,828 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2019 161,788 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,531 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,995 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 111,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,756 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,184 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,116 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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FR11 JPV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FR11 JPV, 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 FR11 JPV registered?

FR11 JPV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is FR11 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR11 JPV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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