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PN61 SBO

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,115 mi
Last recorded111,115 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 SBO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 111,115 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,479 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 105,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive substantial oil leak, obscured by undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 98,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,889 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 75,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm left on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,902 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 46,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak leaking on to lower engine cover ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,823 miles

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

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

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 SBO is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver 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 PN61 SBO, 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 PN61 SBO registered?

PN61 SBO is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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