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PN11 HCE

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,225 mi
Last recorded188,225 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 HCE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 188,225 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 286,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 273,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 259,555 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 259,551 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 152,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,273 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,157 miles

under trays fitted to car unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2018 127,113 miles

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

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

under trays fitted to car unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2017 121,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,829 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,490 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,664 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,586 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PN11 HCE is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PN11 HCE, 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 PN11 HCE registered?

PN11 HCE is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is PN11 HCE safe to buy?

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