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SG61 VVS

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,360 mi
Last recorded74,360 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 VVS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 74,360 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,613 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,709 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 58,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,266 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 56,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,333 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 42,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,897 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 35,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,369 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,583 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 15,583 miles

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

advise nsr tyre approx 2mm and worn inside 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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SG61 VVS is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG61 VVS, 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 SG61 VVS registered?

SG61 VVS is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SG61 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 VVS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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