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EJ60 XDS

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,970 mi
Last recorded149,970 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 XDS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 149,970 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight uneven wear.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 146,322 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 146,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2023 137,042 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 23 Dec 2022 123,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,106 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 108,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,589 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 97,584 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,340 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,536 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,242 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,529 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,184 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,490 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 38,486 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,547 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EJ60 XDS is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ60 XDS, 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 EJ60 XDS?

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What year was EJ60 XDS registered?

EJ60 XDS is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 15 January 2011.

Is EJ60 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ60 XDS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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