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LJZ 21

2011 BMW 535

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,925 mi
Last recorded81,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 21
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,356 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 78,343 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,661 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 70,656 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 68,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,652 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 65,083 miles

All 4 tyres has cuts to the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,655 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,300 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 36,559 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,234 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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LJZ 21 is a 2011 BMW 535 in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJZ 21, 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 LJZ 21 registered?

LJZ 21 is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is LJZ 21 safe to buy?

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