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R121 GMB

2015 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,224 mi
Last recorded125,224 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 GMB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 125,224 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 125,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 118,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 111,312 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,124 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,886 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,521 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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R121 GMB is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 60,044 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 R121 GMB, 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 11 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R121 GMB registered?

R121 GMB is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 23 July 2015.

Is R121 GMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 GMB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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