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FR61 PYU

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,464 mi
Last recorded128,464 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 PYU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 128,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 120,302 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 111,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 100,309 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,190 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,722 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens detteriated

Pass 4 May 2019 74,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,638 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454019 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,481 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,900 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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FR61 PYU is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FR61 PYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR61 PYU registered?

FR61 PYU is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is FR61 PYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 PYU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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