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N20 NCS

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,961 mi
Last recorded142,961 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 NCS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 142,961 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 142,939 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Crack on weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2x cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 118,303 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,386 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 75,304 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 75,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,399 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,379 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,617 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,853 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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N20 NCS is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N20 NCS, 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 N20 NCS registered?

N20 NCS is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 25 November 2010.

Is N20 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 NCS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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