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MR08 REV

2010 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,425 mi
Last recorded113,425 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 REV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 113,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 113,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,821 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,309 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 99,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,849 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 91,849 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 79,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,238 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 72,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 65,123 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 65,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut around tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,722 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 43,713 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 43,713 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 32,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 24,842 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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MR08 REV is a 2010 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MR08 REV, 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 MR08 REV registered?

MR08 REV is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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