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RF61 PNZ

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 PNZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 115,394 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 25 Jan 2025 109,072 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Fail 25 Jan 2025 109,072 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 104,496 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2023 98,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2022 92,683 miles

Vehicle under cover not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2021 82,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 66,607 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,805 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 51,834 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Wear on outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,193 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 43,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 26,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RF61 PNZ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF61 PNZ, 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

How do I check the history of RF61 PNZ?

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What year was RF61 PNZ registered?

RF61 PNZ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is RF61 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 PNZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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