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SW11 DDZ

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,751 mi
Last recorded117,751 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 DDZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 104,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 99,629 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 92,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 87,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 82,309 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 82,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 77,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 71,137 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 63,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 55,005 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 55,005 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 49,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 41,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 33,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW11 DDZ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver 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 SW11 DDZ, 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 SW11 DDZ registered?

SW11 DDZ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is SW11 DDZ safe to buy?

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