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F6 BST

2010 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,036 mi
Last recorded163,036 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 BST
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 163,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 149,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 149,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 145,009 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers and bump stops missing

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 144,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 137,669 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 137,669 miles

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

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 131,588 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 124,957 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 118,612 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 113,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,790 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,172 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,325 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,148 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Oct 2012 34,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,175 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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F6 BST is a 2010 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F6 BST, 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 F6 BST registered?

F6 BST is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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