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K29 MYK

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,856 mi
Last recorded79,856 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 MYK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 79,856 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,147 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 58,910 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,023 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 50,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 50,948 miles

Registration plate incorrect Letters spacing incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 39,188 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 39,188 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,777 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 34,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,323 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 21,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 18,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K29 MYK is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K29 MYK, 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 K29 MYK registered?

K29 MYK is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is K29 MYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K29 MYK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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