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GK11 SMU

2011 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,146 mi
Last recorded150,146 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 SMU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 150,146 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2024 128,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 122,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,645 miles

movement under braking on front suspension arms

offside front back plate insecure and touching disc

rear diff mounting bush split

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,777 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2017 138,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,364 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,291 miles

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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GK11 SMU is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK11 SMU, 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 GK11 SMU registered?

GK11 SMU is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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