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A3 BBO

2010 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

178,555 mi
Last recorded178,555 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BBO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 178,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 166,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 157,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 149,984 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,783 miles

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

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

both rear suspension air bags deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2021 130,239 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 225/50r17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,469 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 103,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,517 miles

engine, sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,162 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,246 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 26,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A3 BBO is a 2010 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A3 BBO, 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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A3 BBO is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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