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L70 TLP

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,086 mi
Last recorded124,086 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 TLP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 124,086 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 107,955 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

n/s/f/headlight unit full of condensation

Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,073 miles

n/s/f/headlight full of condensation

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,476 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 82,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 80,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 75,872 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2016 71,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,444 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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L70 TLP is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L70 TLP, 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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L70 TLP is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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