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LG61 KSO

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,340 mi
Last recorded120,340 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 KSO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,340 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 119,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 113,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 108,079 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,337 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 82,336 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 54,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,616 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2015 34,483 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,672 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 28,671 miles

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

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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LG61 KSO is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG61 KSO, 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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LG61 KSO is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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