2011 BMW 535 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2011 BMW 535

166 problems have been reported for the 2011 BMW 535. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 2011 BMW 535. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 43 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other (37 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2011 BMW 535

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	43
Other Fuel System	37
Power Train	22
Electrical System	16
Equipment	11
Wheel	7
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Air Bag	6
Exterior Lighting	5
Service Brakes	4
Visibility	3
Structure	2
Seats	2
Tire	1
Suspension	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2011 BMW 535 in 2011.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2026	3
2025	8
2024	7
2023	11
2022	4
2021	11
2020	15
2019	20
2018	21
2017	22
2016	19
2015	4
2014	12
2013	4
2012	3
2011	2

📊 Compare the 2011 BMW 535 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW 535, the following table can be used to compare the 2011 BMW 535 with the BMW 535 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2011 535 is 166 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the BMW 535 is 74.

Table 3. Compare the 2011 BMW 535 with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2016 535	16
2015 535	35
2014 535	45
2013 535	62
2012 535	86
2011 535	166
2010 535	84
2009 535	94
2008 535	154
1996 535	1

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