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YC60 VNL

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,776 mi
Last recorded74,776 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 VNL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 74,532 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 74,531 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,320 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 62,320 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,527 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,480 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 47,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 40,039 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 40,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,138 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

offside &nearside rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,085 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2016 33,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,704 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 24,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE RSC RFT 275/35/R19(96Y)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,946 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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YC60 VNL is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey 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 YC60 VNL, 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 YC60 VNL registered?

YC60 VNL is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 12 November 2010.

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