CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK60 GKX

2010 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,740 mi
Last recorded47,740 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 GKX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 47,740 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 47,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 45,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 41,955 miles

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 38,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,499 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 35,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 31,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,472 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 24,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,178 miles

Front front tyres started to perish between treads

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,816 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 12,816 miles

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

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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK60 GKX is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK60 GKX, 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

How do I check the history of EK60 GKX?

You can check the full history of EK60 GKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK60 GKX registered?

EK60 GKX is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is EK60 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK60 GKX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK60 GKX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK60 GKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.