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L88 LRE

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 LRE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 115,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 107,942 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,647 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 89,399 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Large sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2023 89,390 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Large sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 74,058 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 57,615 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 57,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,659 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 41,049 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 29,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,130 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,963 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front 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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L88 LRE is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L88 LRE, 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 L88 LRE registered?

L88 LRE is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is L88 LRE safe to buy?

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