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AR08 VKY

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,051 mi
Last recorded67,051 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 VKY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 67,051 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 60,224 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,334 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2024 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,500 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2023 55,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,235 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2021 45,631 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2020 39,317 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,865 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,999 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 22,409 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,773 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 12,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 9,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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AR08 VKY is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AR08 VKY, 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 AR08 VKY registered?

AR08 VKY is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 24 April 2011.

Is AR08 VKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 VKY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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