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E21 FSM

2010 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,548 mi
Last recorded120,548 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 FSM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 120,548 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 116,550 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,539 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,174 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,659 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,637 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,823 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,556 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 58,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Poor repair to road wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,419 miles

Under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,300 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 22,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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E21 FSM is a 2010 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E21 FSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E21 FSM registered?

E21 FSM is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 1 December 2010.

Is E21 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 FSM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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