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GJ61 UKR

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,801 mi
Last recorded174,801 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UKR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 174,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 152,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,488 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 137,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,441 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2018 95,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,724 miles

Wipers poor

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 4 Oct 2017 85,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt (4.2.A.1e)

Wipers poor

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,191 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

n/s/f pads sensor wiring not clipped in corroectly

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,654 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,722 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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GJ61 UKR 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 85.7%.

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 GJ61 UKR, 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 GJ61 UKR registered?

GJ61 UKR is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is GJ61 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 UKR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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