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SJ60 WAT

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 WAT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 113,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 109,483 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 109,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,915 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,447 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 46,850 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,491 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,063 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,197 miles

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

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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SJ60 WAT is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SJ60 WAT, 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 SJ60 WAT registered?

SJ60 WAT is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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