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SK11 LWL

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,139 mi
Last recorded138,139 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 LWL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 131,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,169 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,148 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,996 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,762 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions trigger point not met

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,639 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 46,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SK11 LWL is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK11 LWL, 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 SK11 LWL registered?

SK11 LWL is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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