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SK60 OSW

2010 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,184 mi
Last recorded179,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK60 OSW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 179,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 175,103 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 172,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 165,564 miles

Rear diff mounting bushes perished

Fail 28 Jul 2023 165,335 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff mounting bushes perished

Pass 1 Aug 2022 148,635 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 1 Aug 2022 148,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 14 Jun 2021 133,126 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 133,126 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 124,629 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 124,629 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 113,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,424 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 82,412 miles

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

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

requires full geometry check rear to front

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 55,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 43,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,523 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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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SK60 OSW is a 2010 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SK60 OSW, 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 SK60 OSW registered?

SK60 OSW is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is SK60 OSW safe to buy?

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