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GV60 NKR

2011 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,823 mi
Last recorded131,823 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 NKR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 131,823 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 129,672 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 129,599 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 124,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,048 miles

Nearside Front Light Focus Slightly Below the requirement

Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 121,382 miles

Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,352 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2020 118,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible full with water /condensation (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,578 miles

Heavy condensation in n/s headlamp and poor beam image

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp insecure

Offside Front Jacking rubber missing

Oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f jacking rubber missing

Split to front wiper blade

Underbody shields fitted

Very slight fraying on o/s/f seatbelt webbing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,299 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,932 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GV60 NKR is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 GV60 NKR, 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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GV60 NKR is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 18 February 2011.

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