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HN11 DPF

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,085 mi
Last recorded125,085 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 DPF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 125,085 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 120,368 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2024 120,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of 2 front arms. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on outer edge. cords not exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. tyre worn on inner edge. tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,091 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 116,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,367 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 108,367 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,982 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 4 Sep 2021 98,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 77,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 68,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 68,695 miles

Road wheel fixing missing One bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Borh (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre very low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,993 miles

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

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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HN11 DPF is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN11 DPF, 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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HN11 DPF is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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