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2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 VEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 129,448 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 126,328 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 126,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,174 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,578 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 71,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,258 miles

engine and under covers fitted limited inspection

front and ear brake pads 55-60% worn.

front number plate cracked at letter E

Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,822 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 46,822 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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BD60 VEV is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD60 VEV, 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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BD60 VEV is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2010.

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