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W10 ADF

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,473 mi
Last recorded157,473 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW10 ADF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 157,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 151,119 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 151,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,906 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 139,249 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive anti roll bar unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 133,973 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,421 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,067 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,037 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,404 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,679 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,319 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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W10 ADF is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black 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 W10 ADF, 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 W10 ADF registered?

W10 ADF is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is W10 ADF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W10 ADF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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