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R8 OGJ

2011 BMW 535

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,557 mi
Last recorded108,557 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,557 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 104,760 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements fitted original number plate from boot (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements fitted original number plate from boot (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,790 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 98,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 95,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,861 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,304 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Offside Front WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS FULLY PANELED

Fail 15 Mar 2016 39,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Offside Front WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS FULLY PANELED

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 28,812 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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R8 OGJ is a 2011 BMW 535 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R8 OGJ, 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 R8 OGJ registered?

R8 OGJ is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is R8 OGJ safe to buy?

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