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M535 WOW

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,808 mi
Last recorded75,808 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 WOW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 75,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 72,273 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,715 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 52,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2020 49,424 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,397 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just passable at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passable at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,623 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,878 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ust passable at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 14,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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M535 WOW is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M535 WOW, 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 M535 WOW registered?

M535 WOW is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is M535 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M535 WOW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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