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FH11 KCN

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,205 mi
Last recorded114,205 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 KCN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 114,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 107,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel Welded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 103,630 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working LED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel Welded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,585 miles

Rear ARB hydraulic actuator damp

Fail 22 Mar 2021 93,562 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear ARB hydraulic actuator damp

Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,884 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,823 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,828 miles

n/s/f tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth on the outer 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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FH11 KCN is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH11 KCN, 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 FH11 KCN registered?

FH11 KCN is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is FH11 KCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH11 KCN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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