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AO10 SMV

2010 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,516 mi
Last recorded144,516 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 63578,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 SMV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 144,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 144,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 140,324 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 136,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 124,863 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 245-40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 275-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 102,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 245-40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 275-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,592 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,001 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 78,000 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,152 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,402 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2015 54,402 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,104 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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AO10 SMV is a 2010 BMW 635 in Black 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 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 78,458 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 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO10 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO10 SMV registered?

AO10 SMV is a 2010 BMW 635, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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