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W11 GGL

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,318 mi
Last recorded130,318 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 GGL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 130,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 120,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall has a slight buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 109,041 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 108,741 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flickering (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 95,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre stop light some leds inop

Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted covering most fuel anf brake lines

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,666 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,205 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,204 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,282 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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W11 GGL is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,136 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 W11 GGL, 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 14 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W11 GGL registered?

W11 GGL is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is W11 GGL safe to buy?

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