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GJ11 ZZW

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,161 mi
Last recorded51,161 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 ZZW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 51,161 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,379 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 43,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 41,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 39,135 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides wearing thin on outer edges TRACKING NEEDED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,091 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,792 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,289 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 25,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 18,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GJ11 ZZW is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ11 ZZW, 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 GJ11 ZZW registered?

GJ11 ZZW is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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