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VU11 NSE

2011 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,418 mi
Last recorded71,418 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 63556,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 NSE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,418 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 70,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,027 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 25 Feb 2022 69,379 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,826 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,782 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 58,416 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 49,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VU11 NSE is a 2011 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU11 NSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU11 NSE registered?

VU11 NSE is a 2011 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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