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NC60 GWU

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,776 mi
Last recorded135,776 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC60 GWU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 135,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 119,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 107,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,712 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

oil leak - coming from beyond the undertray

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,169 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 88,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 56,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,000 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 3 Feb 2014 38,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 37,861 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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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NC60 GWU is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NC60 GWU, 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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NC60 GWU is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 3 November 2010.

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