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KN11 ZWH

2011 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,207 mi
Last recorded139,207 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 ZWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 139,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 139,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 134,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 121,294 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 115,975 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,696 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,396 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,509 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 78,639 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,738 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 56,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,177 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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KN11 ZWH is a 2011 BMW 535 in Green 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 KN11 ZWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN11 ZWH registered?

KN11 ZWH is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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