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GK11 ZRO

2011 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,659 mi
Last recorded223,659 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 ZRO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 223,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 213,254 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 213,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 210,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 199,091 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 198,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 181,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 175,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 173,062 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 172,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 166,422 miles

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring underside components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 147,838 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some components.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 147,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 129,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,493 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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GK11 ZRO is a 2011 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK11 ZRO, 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 GK11 ZRO registered?

GK11 ZRO is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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