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CU11 GZZ

2011 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,461 mi
Last recorded115,461 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU11 GZZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 115,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,530 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 91,278 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 85,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 85,089 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,980 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 53,260 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 53,260 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 46,483 miles

covers fitted under bonnet obscuring some components

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

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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CU11 GZZ is a 2011 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU11 GZZ, 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 CU11 GZZ registered?

CU11 GZZ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is CU11 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU11 GZZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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