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M222 NYG

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 NYG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,504 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 85,504 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2025 77,980 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2025 77,980 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 77,772 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 77,772 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 74,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,796 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 68,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,049 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 65,012 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,517 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,517 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 28 Aug 2017 49,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,489 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,539 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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M222 NYG is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M222 NYG, 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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M222 NYG is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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