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M121 BEA

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,472 mi
Last recorded118,472 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 BEA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 118,472 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 107,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,076 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,849 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,805 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,413 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,764 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,193 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,677 miles

both rear tyres getting low 3mm

no emissions printout due to low emissions

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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M121 BEA is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M121 BEA, 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

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What year was M121 BEA registered?

M121 BEA is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is M121 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 BEA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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