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VE60 SYZ

2011 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 63556,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 SYZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Fog light insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2026 116,722 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2025 112,873 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 112,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 102,886 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 102,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,385 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,630 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 98,630 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 96,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 92,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,250 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,444 miles

lift in offside end of steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Offside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,000 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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VE60 SYZ is a 2011 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 56,492 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 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE60 SYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VE60 SYZ registered?

VE60 SYZ is a 2011 BMW 635, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is VE60 SYZ safe to buy?

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