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JC05 TES

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 TES
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 136,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 130,676 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 125,716 miles

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 arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 121,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,455 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))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,363 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,229 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,371 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,054 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 37,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,398 miles

under body cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,967 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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JC05 TES is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JC05 TES, 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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What year was JC05 TES registered?

JC05 TES is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is JC05 TES safe to buy?

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