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SV11 FCM

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,747 mi
Last recorded72,747 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 FCM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,747 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 72,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,752 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 66,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,126 miles

Battery warning lamp indicates a fault

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheel rim outer bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 61,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning lamp indicates a fault

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheel rim outer bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,673 miles

All 4 brake discs corroding on inner surface

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 55,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All 4 brake discs corroding on inner surface

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2018 49,850 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 49,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both outer walls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 40,775 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 40,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,862 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly torn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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SV11 FCM is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV11 FCM, 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 SV11 FCM registered?

SV11 FCM is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2011.

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