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R19 EVT

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,415 mi
Last recorded101,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 EVT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,366 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 83,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 70,549 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,204 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 44,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,384 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,679 miles

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,495 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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R19 EVT 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 R19 EVT, 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 R19 EVT registered?

R19 EVT is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is R19 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 EVT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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