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SP61 KVD

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,232 mi
Last recorded126,232 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 KVD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,232 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,424 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 92,055 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 92,055 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,675 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 85,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,897 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,262 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear most joint-both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,555 miles

Both front lower suspension track control arm ball joints have slight play.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,576 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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SP61 KVD is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP61 KVD, 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 SP61 KVD registered?

SP61 KVD is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SP61 KVD safe to buy?

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