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GV11 OAG

2011 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,633 mi
Last recorded207,633 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 OAG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 207,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 204,448 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 192,086 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 191,915 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 177,365 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 176,825 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 166,218 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 166,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 153,547 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 135,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm & bald inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 135,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald inner/outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm & bald inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Mar 2016 114,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 112,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 112,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GV11 OAG is a 2011 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV11 OAG, 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 GV11 OAG registered?

GV11 OAG is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is GV11 OAG safe to buy?

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