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RO61 DZS

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 DZS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 119,464 miles

undertrays fitted inner/outersills fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 118,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,569 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 105,685 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))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,967 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,765 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 75,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 67,897 miles

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,134 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,403 miles

Engine covers / Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 44,403 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers / Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,537 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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RO61 DZS is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO61 DZS, 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 RO61 DZS registered?

RO61 DZS is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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