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OB05 JAT

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,388 mi
Last recorded156,388 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB05 JAT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 156,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 144,595 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside 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 Heavily advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 136,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 131,500 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 126,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 122,922 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,583 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 106,534 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,980 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 91,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 78,541 miles

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

some lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 19 May 2016 78,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

some lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,822 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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OB05 JAT is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OB05 JAT, 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 OB05 JAT registered?

OB05 JAT is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is OB05 JAT safe to buy?

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