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A4 RBU

2012 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RBU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,576 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 105,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,891 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,384 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,293 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 82,367 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 68,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 50,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,946 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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A4 RBU is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,136 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 A4 RBU, 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 14 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 RBU registered?

A4 RBU is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is A4 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 RBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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