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VK11 TGV

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,046 mi
Last recorded83,046 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 TGV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,849 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 80,849 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 80,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,755 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,755 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 61,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VK11 TGV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VK11 TGV, 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 VK11 TGV registered?

VK11 TGV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is VK11 TGV safe to buy?

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