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LC61 URK

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,356 mi
Last recorded184,356 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 URK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 184,356 miles

Front both front tyre rotations wrong direction

Fail 29 Jan 2026 184,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyre rotations wrong direction

Pass 29 Jan 2025 175,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 163,955 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 163,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 153,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 145,929 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 135,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 125,173 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 113,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 144,853 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

Fail 28 Feb 2017 144,853 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

Pass 15 Apr 2016 126,170 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 URK is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URK, 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 LC61 URK registered?

LC61 URK is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is LC61 URK safe to buy?

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