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DS51 DTS

2010 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,864 mi
Last recorded54,864 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DTS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 54,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 54,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,874 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 50,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,360 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 45,488 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,134 miles

Parking brake only just inspec

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 30,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 23,045 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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DS51 DTS is a 2010 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS51 DTS, 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 DS51 DTS registered?

DS51 DTS is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is DS51 DTS safe to buy?

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