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G17 BKL

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,918 mi
Last recorded117,918 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 BKL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 117,918 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 113,714 miles

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen and mirror ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 109,301 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,444 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,383 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,043 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 11 Feb 2021 90,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

condensation in n/s headlight

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,951 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 83,951 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens has condensation inside. But not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 32,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 27,544 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G17 BKL is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G17 BKL, 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 G17 BKL registered?

G17 BKL is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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