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A535 BMW

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,238 mi
Last recorded41,238 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA535 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 41,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,763 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 35,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 35,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 35,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tears in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly misaligned slight leak from rear differential (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,780 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear damage to tyre on outer sidewall and centre tred 3mm.

Offside Rear tyre tred wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 28,428 miles

both nearside tyres have slight tears and slight damage on outer side walls

Fail 19 Aug 2019 28,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside tyres have slight tears and slight damage on outer side walls

Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 22,012 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 22,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20y rft (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,273 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 14,878 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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A535 BMW is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 A535 BMW, 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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What year was A535 BMW registered?

A535 BMW is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is A535 BMW safe to buy?

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