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A25 DOT

2010 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,878 mi
Last recorded107,878 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 DOT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,878 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 107,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,116 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,268 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Rear brake pads and discs worn.

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Wipers worn.

Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,226 miles

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

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

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Rear brake pads and discs worn.

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Wipers worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,254 miles

Multiple cuts and stone damage to n/s/r tyre tread.

Nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,793 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 62,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,269 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 40,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,241 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 27,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 21,959 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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A25 DOT is a 2010 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 76,292 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 A25 DOT, 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 16 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A25 DOT is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 11 May 2010.

Is A25 DOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 DOT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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