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R8 YCP

2010 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,972 mi
Last recorded121,972 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YCP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 121,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2025 116,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 108,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2022 101,759 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,810 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,687 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 93,687 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,774 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 64,357 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 64,357 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,772 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,967 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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R8 YCP is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R8 YCP, 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 R8 YCP registered?

R8 YCP is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 21 July 2010.

Is R8 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 YCP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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