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GF11 HJO

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,683 mi
Last recorded136,683 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 HJO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 136,683 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 136,682 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 134,837 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 128,424 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 126,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 123,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 116,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 116,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,053 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,006 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 102,848 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,077 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 69,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 54,018 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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GF11 HJO is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF11 HJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF11 HJO registered?

GF11 HJO is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is GF11 HJO safe to buy?

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