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VNZ 4009

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,633 mi
Last recorded154,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 4009
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 154,633 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 151,379 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 148,719 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 148,719 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 147,223 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 140,559 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2022 140,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,315 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 116,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE PROTECTOR CUT - NO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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VNZ 4009 is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNZ 4009, 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 VNZ 4009 registered?

VNZ 4009 is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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