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VE60 VTX

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,663 mi
Last recorded187,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 VTX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 187,663 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 180,072 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 170,968 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 170,968 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 161,973 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 161,973 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 155,579 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 150,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 144,969 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 133,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,547 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 120,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,713 miles

Offside Front Inner suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2017 103,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,673 miles

oil leak on engine

oil level over filled

Fail 20 Jan 2016 82,576 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing anti rattle spring (3.5.1j)

oil leak on engine

oil level over filled

Pass 14 Jan 2015 61,838 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,329 miles

NSr tyre inner edge very close to exposing cords

Fail 14 Jan 2014 45,329 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

NSr tyre inner edge very close to exposing cords

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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VE60 VTX is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black 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 VE60 VTX, 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 VE60 VTX registered?

VE60 VTX is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is VE60 VTX safe to buy?

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