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YA10 UCB

2010 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 UCB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 126,081 miles

offside air spring perished

offside shox weeping

Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,205 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 121,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 115,177 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 115,173 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 109,779 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 109,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 105,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 105,838 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,457 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 88,996 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 88,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,684 miles

front tyres heavy wear on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm left (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted to vehicle

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

tyre size: 275/45 R20 102Y run-flat

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,612 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm left (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted to vehicle

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

tyre size: 275/45 R20 102Y run-flat

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outer edges

screw in n/s/r tyre outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,911 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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YA10 UCB 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 68.4%.

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 YA10 UCB, 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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YA10 UCB is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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