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LC61 MWL

2011 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,198 mi
Last recorded141,198 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 MWL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 141,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 130,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 130,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 125,858 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge, tread depth within center three quarters good.

Fail 2 Jul 2024 125,855 miles

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge, tread depth within center three quarters good.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 112,911 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked on nearside of plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 112,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Cracks on inner edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked on nearside of plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 101,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked on nearside (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,851 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,705 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle on inside edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge center three quarters ok at present.

Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge center three quarters ok at present.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 69,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,551 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,094 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,794 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 34,792 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,007 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 28,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LC61 MWL is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LC61 MWL, 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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LC61 MWL is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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