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SM11 EZX

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,478 mi
Last recorded184,478 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 EZX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 184,478 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 184,478 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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 175,946 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 165,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 155,720 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 143,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 136,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,226 miles

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

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

emissions to low to register

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2018 116,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

emissions to low to register

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,721 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,697 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

nearside front tyre 3mm worn smooth on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,584 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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SM11 EZX is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM11 EZX, 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 SM11 EZX registered?

SM11 EZX is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is SM11 EZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 EZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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