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ASO 479

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

203,418 mi
Last recorded203,418 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASO 479
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 203,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 190,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 184,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 180,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 173,780 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 170,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 168,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 168,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured marked in yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted marked in yellow (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 161,081 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 154,218 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 144,078 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,249 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 89,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ASO 479 is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ASO 479, 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 ASO 479 registered?

ASO 479 is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is ASO 479 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASO 479 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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