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AF10 ROD

2010 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,931 mi
Last recorded76,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 ROD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 76,931 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 76,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 70,327 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,399 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 59,041 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 59,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,045 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 39,841 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,041 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,686 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,277 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 15,389 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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AF10 ROD is a 2010 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AF10 ROD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF10 ROD registered?

AF10 ROD is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is AF10 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF10 ROD 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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