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BRZ 5117

2010 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,746 mi
Last recorded137,746 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 5117
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,746 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 137,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 130,320 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 130,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 - 45 X 18 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 110,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-45X18 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-45X18 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,277 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,805 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 61,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,815 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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BRZ 5117 is a 2010 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BRZ 5117, 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 BRZ 5117 registered?

BRZ 5117 is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 7 July 2010.

Is BRZ 5117 safe to buy?

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