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NV11 WCN

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,002 mi
Last recorded101,002 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 WCN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 101,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,212 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 86,212 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,686 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 71,688 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,562 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,843 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,947 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,869 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 21,674 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 21,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2014 19,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 19,389 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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NV11 WCN is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NV11 WCN, 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 NV11 WCN registered?

NV11 WCN is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 3 June 2011.

Is NV11 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV11 WCN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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