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GF11 LKU

2011 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 LKU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 62,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 60,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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 23 Sep 2020 45,460 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 45,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,781 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,478 miles

Front tyres outer edges worn

Rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,986 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,321 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 LKU is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GF11 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

GF11 LKU is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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The MOT history for GF11 LKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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