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CA02 MVA

2010 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,598 mi
Last recorded125,598 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 MVA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 125,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 124,986 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 114,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 114,109 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 67,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,249 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 61,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,739 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,489 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,463 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,354 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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CA02 MVA is a 2010 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA02 MVA, 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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CA02 MVA is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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