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BM11 VVV

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,997 mi
Last recorded179,997 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM11 VVV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 179,997 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 174,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 174,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 168,809 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 159,618 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 159,618 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 152,084 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 152,084 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 146,511 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,036 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,270 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,130 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread edge has wear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,933 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cut in wall

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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BM11 VVV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BM11 VVV, 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 BM11 VVV registered?

BM11 VVV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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