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FL61 BCO

2011 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,360 mi
Last recorded122,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 BCO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,360 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 22 Jan 2025 114,246 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,476 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 7 Jan 2022 92,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,699 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,840 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,135 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 40,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,820 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 23,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

front number plate deteriated

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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FL61 BCO is a 2011 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FL61 BCO, 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 FL61 BCO registered?

FL61 BCO is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is FL61 BCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 BCO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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