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LJ11 DFE

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,425 mi
Last recorded166,425 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 DFE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 166,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 153,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 142,216 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 141,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 132,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 122,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,082 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 101,672 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 89,522 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,032 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,032 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 May 2016 65,485 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

Vehicle has run flat type tyres on front, non run flat on rears

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly - stepping on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2016 65,485 miles

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

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle has run flat type tyres on front, non run flat on rears

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly - stepping on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 56,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 45,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,326 miles

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

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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LJ11 DFE is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ11 DFE, 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 LJ11 DFE registered?

LJ11 DFE is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 10 May 2011.

Is LJ11 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ11 DFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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