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R18 BLJ

2010 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,899 mi
Last recorded163,899 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 163,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 151,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 138,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 275.35.20

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.35.20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.35.20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 138,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 275.35.20

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.35.20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.35.20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 123,187 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 111,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 110,496 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,610 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,436 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,641 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,234 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,029 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to cords on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,133 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,181 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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R18 BLJ is a 2010 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R18 BLJ, 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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R18 BLJ is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 2010.

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