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G8 CKW

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,935 mi
Last recorded76,935 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 CKW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the two downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the two, downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 60,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge 245/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,442 miles

To clean for emissions reading

Pass 3 Feb 2016 41,578 miles

to clean for emission reading

Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,399 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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G8 CKW is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G8 CKW, 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 G8 CKW registered?

G8 CKW is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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