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VAB 23

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,518 mi
Last recorded121,518 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 23
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 121,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,444 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,845 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,445 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,862 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 76,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 55,916 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

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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VAB 23 is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAB 23, 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 VAB 23 registered?

VAB 23 is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 24 April 2010.

Is VAB 23 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAB 23 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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