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YK10 VJY

2010 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,492 mi
Last recorded166,492 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 VJY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 166,492 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 162,744 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 162,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 156,466 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 153,358 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 275 35 20 goodyear runflat

Fail 8 Apr 2023 153,357 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 275 35 20 goodyear runflat

Pass 28 Mar 2022 149,612 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 149,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 142,660 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 142,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,814 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on limits advs change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on limits advs change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inside edge on limits advs urgent change (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge advs change (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,866 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,736 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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YK10 VJY is a 2010 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK10 VJY, 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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YK10 VJY is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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