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FV60 HGU

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,962 mi
Last recorded176,962 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 HGU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 176,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 176,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 165,402 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 165,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wet inside headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,422 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 150,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 139,562 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 139,561 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 132,475 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,742 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 124,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 115,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,764 miles

smoke too clean to record a test result

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,045 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 80,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,063 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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FV60 HGU is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 FV60 HGU, 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 FV60 HGU registered?

FV60 HGU is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 8 November 2010.

Is FV60 HGU safe to buy?

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