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AF12 ZZK

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,713 mi
Last recorded139,713 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZZK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 139,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 133,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 128,768 miles

Front tyres have slight sawtooth wear to outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,659 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 112,887 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread stepped and wearing unevenly

Offside Front Tyre tread stepped and wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,638 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,458 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,982 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,982 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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AF12 ZZK is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF12 ZZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 ZZK registered?

AF12 ZZK is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZZK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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