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SB59 WVU

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,472 mi
Last recorded153,472 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 WVU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 153,472 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 149,656 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 145,890 miles

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 20 Jan 2022 137,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 137,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 126,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 114,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,275 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,168 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 57,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,168 miles

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

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

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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SB59 WVU is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SB59 WVU, 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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SB59 WVU is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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