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LX11 WVB

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,846 mi
Last recorded118,846 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 WVB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 118,846 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 116,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 116,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,043 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,172 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,266 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,782 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 63,775 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,596 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 42,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 43,193 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,552 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,786 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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LX11 WVB is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX11 WVB, 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 LX11 WVB registered?

LX11 WVB is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is LX11 WVB safe to buy?

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