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W4 VCA

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 VCA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 103,198 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 98,363 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,359 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 94,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,847 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,624 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,278 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,941 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,205 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 55,784 miles

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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W4 VCA is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W4 VCA, 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 W4 VCA registered?

W4 VCA is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is W4 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 VCA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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