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LR11 PPV

2011 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,267 mi
Last recorded17,267 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 PPV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 17,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 16,708 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 16,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 15,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 15,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 14,521 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 12,645 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 9,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 9,433 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 8,930 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 7,937 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 7,276 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 6,352 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 5,159 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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LR11 PPV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LR11 PPV, 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 LR11 PPV registered?

LR11 PPV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is LR11 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR11 PPV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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