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SH61 XJV

2011 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 XJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 129,336 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 119,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 107,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 97,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 86,798 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 86,796 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,144 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,969 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,821 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,637 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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SH61 XJV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SH61 XJV, 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 SH61 XJV registered?

SH61 XJV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is SH61 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 XJV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH61 XJV have outstanding finance?

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