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LV11 UCP

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,564 mi
Last recorded141,564 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 UCP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 141,564 miles

All brake discs corroded.

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,682 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 129,805 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,940 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 113,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,499 miles

Both Front Tyre's Worn On Inner & Outer Edges

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 93,962 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,725 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear Tyres wearing smooth on inner treads.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,643 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LV11 UCP is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LV11 UCP, 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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LV11 UCP is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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