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DS61 OSE

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,913 mi
Last recorded135,913 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 OSE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 135,913 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 135,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 124,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded NSR Coil spring surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded OSR Coil spring surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 124,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower rear suspension arm ball joint has excessive lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated OSF Wheel bearing very rough and noisy on rotation. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded NSR Coil spring surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded OSR Coil spring surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 112,177 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 104,895 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 May 2022 101,193 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2021 93,650 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 93,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 87,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,210 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 61,755 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,286 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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DS61 OSE is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS61 OSE, 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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DS61 OSE is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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