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SL61 GVT

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,085 mi
Last recorded67,085 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 GVT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 67,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 57,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 51,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,245 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,280 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,944 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 37,920 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 32,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 26,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,940 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 13,933 miles

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

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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SL61 GVT is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL61 GVT, 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 SL61 GVT registered?

SL61 GVT is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is SL61 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 GVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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