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W30 JEV

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

64,215 mi
Last recorded64,215 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 JEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 64,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Cap; Seal Deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2026 64,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Cap; Seal Deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 54,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 125,957 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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake has slight drag

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shockabsorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,517 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 43,072 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,898 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 34,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 110,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on but pads look ok

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 104,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 103,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 15,544 miles

Covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2019 95,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 5,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 89,508 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2017 79,580 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 46,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight bind to offside rear brake

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 16 Feb 2016 62,922 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight bind to offside rear brake

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 21,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,296 miles

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

all four tyres perishing between the tread

Pass 8 May 2013 33,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,381 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 29,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 24,856 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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W30 JEV is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 W30 JEV, 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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W30 JEV is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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