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P23 CKT

2011 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

183,540 mi
Last recorded183,540 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 CKT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 183,540 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 155,943 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 133,530 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 111,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,017 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 89,414 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 89,396 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 83,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 73,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Incomplete

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,883 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops Deteriorated and Incomplete

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Worn On Inner Edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Mechanical and Hydraulic components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,438 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Adrift On Shocks and Bump Stops Deteriorated

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Mechanical Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,003 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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P23 CKT is a 2011 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P23 CKT, 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 P23 CKT registered?

P23 CKT is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is P23 CKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 CKT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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