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LC61 WBF

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,091 mi
Last recorded48,091 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 WBF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 48,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 46,466 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 44,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 42,648 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,413 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 40,101 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 38,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 36,709 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,089 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 32,100 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,779 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,784 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,049 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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LC61 WBF is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LC61 WBF, 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 WBF registered?

LC61 WBF is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is LC61 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 WBF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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