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PN61 EPU

2011 BMW 535

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,169 mi
Last recorded173,169 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 EPU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 173,169 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 172,605 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 170,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Exterior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 164,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm - Shock Bolted Through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2021 158,797 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2019 149,458 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 149,457 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 123,723 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2017 123,723 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing All four wheels have one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

warning light on for brakes

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,886 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,003 miles

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

Nearside front lower rear suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 9 Sep 2015 110,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front lower rear suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 2 Sep 2015 109,388 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,648 miles

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

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

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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PN61 EPU is a 2011 BMW 535 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PN61 EPU, 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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PN61 EPU is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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