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HO06 LDZ

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,469 mi
Last recorded89,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO06 LDZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 89,469 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted friction material loose from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,050 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 85,839 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 109,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 109,943 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 83,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,830 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear axle mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 80,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,947 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,965 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 82,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 74,893 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 76,520 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 7 Jan 2020 71,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 65,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,802 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Feb 2018 68,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Jan 2018 60,543 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)

Pass 5 May 2017 64,649 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 60,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,102 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,315 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 57,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,554 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise wiper blades

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,677 miles

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

emissions low, not detected by smoke meter

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,838 miles

both rear tyres on limit

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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HO06 LDZ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HO06 LDZ, 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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HO06 LDZ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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