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V3 SHO

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,992 mi
Last recorded117,992 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 SHO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 102,453 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 102,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,179 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,368 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,049 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2020 67,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2019 62,450 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,703 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 55,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 47,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 38,363 miles

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,737 miles

Both heatlamp patterns have flat beams

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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V3 SHO 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 V3 SHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V3 SHO registered?

V3 SHO is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 21 July 2010.

Is V3 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 SHO 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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