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R3 DDS

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,123 mi
Last recorded82,123 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 DDS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 82,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 75,007 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 75,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 68,789 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,018 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,629 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 58,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,750 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 50,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,360 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 40,260 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,296 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inners edges.

wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,606 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,526 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R3 DDS is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R3 DDS, 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 R3 DDS registered?

R3 DDS is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is R3 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 DDS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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