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MX06 JAY

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 JAY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 121,192 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2025 109,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 113,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 104,702 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 89,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,696 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear catching noise when turning the wheel

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 8 Aug 2023 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear catching noise when turning the wheel

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,937 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 80,937 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,997 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 92,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 71,248 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 86,756 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 86,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 62,094 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn at camber arm/ 2 arm from front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,598 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 77,457 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 77,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged on rim outer face (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,356 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,663 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 15,663 miles

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

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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MX06 JAY is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 MX06 JAY, 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 MX06 JAY registered?

MX06 JAY is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is MX06 JAY safe to buy?

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