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GA51 SLY

2010 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

177,065 mi
Last recorded177,065 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53576,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA51 SLY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 177,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 171,413 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 165,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 161,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 149,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear wheel has been welded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear tyres worn 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,565 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,119 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm tread depth and nsr inner edge scrubbed off

Fail 22 Oct 2015 37,119 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 19,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,073 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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GA51 SLY is a 2010 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GA51 SLY, 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 GA51 SLY registered?

GA51 SLY is a 2010 BMW 535, first registered on 20 October 2010.

Is GA51 SLY safe to buy?

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