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LG61 PVA

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,001 mi
Last recorded134,001 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 PVA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 134,001 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 124,143 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 124,143 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 199,409 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2022 112,397 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,178 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 76,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,284 miles

under trays fitted obscuring under body components

Pass 18 Mar 2017 52,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.0MM (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,807 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PVA is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PVA, 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 LG61 PVA registered?

LG61 PVA is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is LG61 PVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 PVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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