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LN61 PGU

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,197 mi
Last recorded97,197 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 PGU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 97,197 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 97,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 94,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 21 May 2024 91,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 91,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2023 89,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 79,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 79,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-19 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 70,036 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,170 miles

front & rear inner brake pads not visible ..........

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge almost to cords , n/s/f worn inner edge .........

Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,804 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 11 Jun 2019 89,732 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed prized open small cut/cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,498 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,091 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 43,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,293 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 32,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 23,249 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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LN61 PGU is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN61 PGU, 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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What year was LN61 PGU registered?

LN61 PGU is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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