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EF10 RMV

2010 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 RMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 123,189 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 123,189 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 113,646 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 104,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Donut cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 93,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Donut becoming cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,839 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 82,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (Both) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,304 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,099 miles

near side front tyreworn on outer edge

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,352 miles

near side rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,225 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 23,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EF10 RMV is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 EF10 RMV, 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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EF10 RMV is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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