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S40 ARB

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,660 mi
Last recorded129,660 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 ARB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 129,660 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 129,658 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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 111,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 98,110 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 88,546 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 74,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 64,513 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 60,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,673 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 44,475 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 27,283 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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S40 ARB is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S40 ARB, 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 S40 ARB registered?

S40 ARB is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is S40 ARB safe to buy?

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