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LF61 VGJ

2011 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,859 mi
Last recorded193,859 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 VGJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 193,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 173,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 153,562 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 153,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 135,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,355 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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LF61 VGJ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF61 VGJ, 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 LF61 VGJ registered?

LF61 VGJ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is LF61 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 VGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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