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HN11 LVA

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

251,715 mi
Last recorded251,715 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 251,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 240,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear anti roll bar dampener as a oil leak

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 227,800 miles

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

Rear Active anti roll bar slight leak

Fail 27 Sep 2023 227,800 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Active anti roll bar slight leak

Pass 26 Oct 2022 210,308 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 210,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 193,498 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Anti roll bar. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 192,539 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Drivers. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Anti roll bar. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 179,609 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 166,441 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 143,056 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 120,582 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,308 miles

brake fluid not visible

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,072 miles

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 19 Jun 2015 71,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LVA 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 81.3%.

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 HN11 LVA, 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 LVA is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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