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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBAFU7C57BC876724 · Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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WBAFU7C57BC•••••• 2011 Bmw 535XI

This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw 535XI build (9 vs 2).

9on this build
32on the model
14builds in total
2injuries
Most reported Power Train 2 Engine 2 Seats 2 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1

What owners of this build wrote

Exterior Lighting Feb 2023
Drivers side headlight has severe condensation and signal light headlights have malfunction
Wheels Feb 2023
Tire pressure monitor warned that my left rear tire was low. Next day same thing. I went to have tire patched was told that the wheel had a crack in it. That was the cause for slow leak
Fuel/propulsion System Dec 2018
Fuel system was the alarm on the car and it won't stay started on more than 2 seconds. Final after 4 attempts it won't start at all. Had to get the vehicle towed
Service Brakes Dec 2017
Car was stolen from state of north carolina from my resident. Car is registered to the state of south carolina with south carolina plates. The car is now in new york area, stratford, ct area and norwalk, ct area- driver took car out my possession and jump states with my spare…
Power Train Sep 2017
Car shows error of drivetrain malfunction and the car starts to shake
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WBAFU7C57BC876724 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.