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M3 HFB

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HFB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 93,631 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 93,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 82,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,475 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,049 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,562 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 69,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,630 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 65,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,397 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 50,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,664 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 22,991 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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M3 HFB 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 M3 HFB, 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 M3 HFB registered?

M3 HFB is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 21 December 2010.

Is M3 HFB safe to buy?

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