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SJ61 GGY

2011 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,290 mi
Last recorded147,290 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 GGY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 147,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 147,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 141,478 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 128,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 117,776 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,441 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate detached

Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,675 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,514 miles

both front lower balljoints slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2017 88,514 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower balljoints slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,566 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn bald on inner edges

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,696 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,696 miles

offside rear wheel has had bead repair(welded) both front tyres bald on inner edges. both rear tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,227 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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SJ61 GGY is a 2011 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SJ61 GGY, 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 SJ61 GGY registered?

SJ61 GGY is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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