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B16 JSY

2011 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,383 mi
Last recorded111,383 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 JSY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 111,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 106,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 99,461 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front BACKING PLATE MISSING

Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,702 miles

Rear anti roll bar hydraulic system seeping.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 91,646 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar hydraulic system seeping.

Pass 16 May 2022 82,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 77,274 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,040 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,776 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions to low for tester to gather reading

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,906 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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B16 JSY is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B16 JSY, 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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B16 JSY is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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