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AO12 AYM

2012 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,027 mi
Last recorded96,027 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AYM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2025 96,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,940 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 91,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 88,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,001 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 83,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 78,706 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 75,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 71,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35y19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35y19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

undertrays obscuring components under the vehicle

Pass 20 May 2015 66,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,781 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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AO12 AYM is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO12 AYM, 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 AO12 AYM registered?

AO12 AYM is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AO12 AYM safe to buy?

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