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MV60 VBE

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,440 mi
Last recorded79,440 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 VBE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,440 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 76,517 miles

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO RECORD

Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,671 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 58,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,643 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 53,643 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s/front wheel arch has very sharp edges due to accident damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,031 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,167 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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MV60 VBE is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV60 VBE, 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 MV60 VBE registered?

MV60 VBE is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 8 February 2011.

Is MV60 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV60 VBE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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