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WU61 GHO

2011 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,498 mi
Last recorded135,498 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 53579,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 GHO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 129,499 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 118,125 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,618 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 93,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 93,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 82,669 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,815 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine area ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted not allowing access

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in tread

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 57,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted not allowing access

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,341 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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WU61 GHO is a 2011 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU61 GHO, 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 WU61 GHO registered?

WU61 GHO is a 2011 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is WU61 GHO safe to buy?

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