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SM60 APU

2010 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,118 mi
Last recorded110,118 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 APU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 110,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,650 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 97,650 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,631 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge worn smooth

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,836 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 1 Nov 2022 80,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,208 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,993 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 49,993 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,700 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,534 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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SM60 APU is a 2010 BMW 535 in Black 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 SM60 APU, 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 SM60 APU registered?

SM60 APU is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 2010.

Is SM60 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 APU 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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