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WK11 FKD

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK11 FKD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 142,810 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 17 Sep 2024 142,579 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre tread starting to mis-shape

brake pad warning lamp on - nearside front pad sensor wire damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,276 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on - nearside front pad wire damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2023 127,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on - nearside front pad wire damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 109,409 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres tread starting to mis-shape

nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/EGR area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres tread starting to mis-shape

nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Fail 14 Sep 2020 72,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,353 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low for machine to pick up exhaust gases.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 36,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WK11 FKD is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WK11 FKD, 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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WK11 FKD is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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