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ST11 VZC

2011 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,162 mi
Last recorded139,162 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 VZC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 139,162 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 126,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 117,350 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 106,492 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 106,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 99,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 91,813 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,826 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,373 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 72,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,441 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 58,074 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 36,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,926 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 32,902 miles

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

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE 3mm AND WORN ON EDGE

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,334 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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ST11 VZC is a 2011 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST11 VZC, 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 ST11 VZC registered?

ST11 VZC is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 11 August 2011.

Is ST11 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST11 VZC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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