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LIG 3100

2010 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,872 mi
Last recorded168,872 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 3100
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 168,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 160,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 150,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 143,454 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 143,254 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 120,969 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 177,296 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 157,650 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,579 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LIG 3100 is a 2010 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LIG 3100, 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 LIG 3100 registered?

LIG 3100 is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 11 December 2010.

Is LIG 3100 safe to buy?

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