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H3 XTD

2011 BMW 535

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,422 mi
Last recorded91,422 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 XTD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,422 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 91,422 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 86,815 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 86,815 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,133 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,711 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,557 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,465 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 58,461 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,027 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 48,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,299 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 39,229 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,170 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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H3 XTD is a 2011 BMW 535 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H3 XTD, 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 H3 XTD registered?

H3 XTD is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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