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W88 NPC

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,034 mi
Last recorded136,034 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 NPC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 136,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 130,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,317 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 107,386 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 107,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,491 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 99,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,034 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad not sitting correctly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,045 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,523 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,329 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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W88 NPC is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W88 NPC, 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 W88 NPC registered?

W88 NPC is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is W88 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W88 NPC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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