BMW M535I statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 120 +37.9% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 275 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 1,107 of 1,149 models we cover
• Licensed in 1994 1,548 when this data begins
• Declared off the road 69.6% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many BMW M535Is are left in Great Britain?

There were 120 BMW M535Is licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 275 declared off the road (SORN). That is 92.2% fewer than the 1,548 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

BMW M535I MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of BMW M535Is in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

BMW M535I safety recalls

We found no recalls for the BMW M535I in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW M535I. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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