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V9 FAW

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,123 mi
Last recorded157,123 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 FAW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 157,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 150,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 143,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 130,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 124,120 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,326 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 102,114 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,944 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,130 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 64,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,528 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smearing slightly

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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V9 FAW is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V9 FAW, 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 V9 FAW registered?

V9 FAW is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is V9 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V9 FAW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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