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DJ08 AMW

2010 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ08 AMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 115,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 110,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays & outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2025 110,313 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (indicated with yellow chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays & outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 104,449 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 92,978 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 89,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,403 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,403 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,055 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2015 55,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 46,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wear on outer edge of n/side front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,411 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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DJ08 AMW is a 2010 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DJ08 AMW, 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 DJ08 AMW registered?

DJ08 AMW is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 20 July 2010.

Is DJ08 AMW safe to buy?

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