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DF05 BWZ

2010 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,245 mi
Last recorded62,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BWZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 62,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,514 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,736 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 55,736 miles

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 49,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 49,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 46,780 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,358 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,182 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,037 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 rf (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/20 rf (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,612 miles

Both tyres worn on inner edges

Lower engine fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF05 BWZ is a 2010 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF05 BWZ, 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 DF05 BWZ registered?

DF05 BWZ is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 6 May 2010.

Is DF05 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 BWZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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