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KU11 KVR

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,615 mi
Last recorded156,615 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 KVR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 156,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 152,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 150,701 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 150,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 145,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 136,799 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 136,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,933 miles

Nearside Front windscreen stone chipped

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2019 107,517 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 107,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,607 miles

Rear advise pads very low

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,158 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 68,392 miles

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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KU11 KVR is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 KU11 KVR, 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 KU11 KVR registered?

KU11 KVR is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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