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FY11 SGO

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,261 mi
Last recorded148,261 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 SGO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 148,261 miles

seatbelt mouldy,front lights dimming to normal,rear tyre inner treads uneven wear,brake discs scored pitting,suspension-underbody-running gear rusting

Pass 3 Feb 2024 144,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 136,276 miles

front tyre treads uneven wear

Pass 4 Dec 2021 126,343 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 125,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,292 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 108,294 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 108,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulged-low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

passenger front position light dim,both front lower balljoints deteriorating-lift,rear brake pads wearing low-disc lip,rear springs rusting

Pass 21 May 2018 102,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 95,283 miles

cover fitted under vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,343 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer wall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,120 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,125 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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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FY11 SGO is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY11 SGO, 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

How do I check the history of FY11 SGO?

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What year was FY11 SGO registered?

FY11 SGO is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is FY11 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 SGO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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