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SH52 EDZ

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

204,926 mi
Last recorded204,926 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 EDZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 204,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 191,949 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Dec 2023 182,722 miles

Full under trays fitted front to rear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 172,375 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 163,153 miles

under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 155,987 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 155,861 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 148,602 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2018 131,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,492 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 111,492 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 84,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SH52 EDZ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue 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 SH52 EDZ, 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 SH52 EDZ registered?

SH52 EDZ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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