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LC10 VWV

2010 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,409 mi
Last recorded87,409 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 VWV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 87,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 86,176 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 86,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,601 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 80,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,728 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,322 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,141 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,986 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 54,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,237 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 47,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear inner edge of tread worn smooth

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,649 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 37,217 miles

n/s/rear tyre nail

Pass 24 May 2013 24,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LC10 VWV is a 2010 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC10 VWV, 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 LC10 VWV registered?

LC10 VWV is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 27 May 2010.

Is LC10 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC10 VWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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