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BX11 VWB

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,835 mi
Last recorded125,835 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 VWB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 125,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 123,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect flick off wrong way+to high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 102,257 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,453 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 97,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rearward arm mount/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,368 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 68,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,147 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to windscreen in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread of tyre - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Chewing gum on webbing - retaction of belt jamming / sticking (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large split on inner edge of tyre - tyre seperating cords cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to windscreen in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Trye heavy worn on inner edge - cords not yet exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,388 miles

both rear tyres inner edges low

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,357 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,060 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,425 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 34,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BX11 VWB 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 BX11 VWB, 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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BX11 VWB is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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