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PX61 UCM

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,552 mi
Last recorded138,552 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 UCM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 138,552 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 131,439 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 123,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,669 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,909 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 113,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,432 miles

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 Sep 2019 105,838 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,025 miles

temporally secured high level brake lamp

Fail 22 Aug 2017 87,025 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

temporally secured high level brake lamp

Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,863 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,118 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 66,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,651 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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PX61 UCM 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 PX61 UCM, 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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What year was PX61 UCM registered?

PX61 UCM is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is PX61 UCM safe to buy?

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