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VF11 KDU

2011 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

209,940 mi
Last recorded209,940 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF11 KDU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 209,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 201,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 190,227 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 180,774 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 169,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 163,350 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 152,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 142,236 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 131,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 May 2017 131,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 May 2016 120,835 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 111,061 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear differental seal is slightly leaking

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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VF11 KDU is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VF11 KDU, 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 VF11 KDU registered?

VF11 KDU is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is VF11 KDU safe to buy?

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