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GU61 VFZ

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,480 mi
Last recorded82,480 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VFZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 74,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 76,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 97Y RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 97Y RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 71,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 66,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,203 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,948 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,428 miles

Rear row of seat belt's not tested as object's covering seat's

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,266 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU61 VFZ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU61 VFZ, 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 GU61 VFZ registered?

GU61 VFZ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is GU61 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 VFZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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