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ST10 TLN

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,971 mi
Last recorded149,971 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 TLN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 149,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 149,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play -- Low level arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner / front bush -- Mid level arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner / front bush -- Mid level arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1X Mounting detached on both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/rear bush marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/rear bush marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,235 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2023 133,226 miles

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,146 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,212 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,427 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 91,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,638 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 60,158 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,224 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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ST10 TLN 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 ST10 TLN, 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 ST10 TLN registered?

ST10 TLN is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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