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WF11 DZW

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,661 mi
Last recorded154,661 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 DZW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 154,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 142,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 130,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 130,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 115,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,330 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2019 104,330 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,140 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 83,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 62,915 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,464 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 42,464 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WF11 DZW is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF11 DZW, 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 WF11 DZW registered?

WF11 DZW is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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