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AX12 HFM

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,917 mi
Last recorded109,917 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HFM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 109,917 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 102,174 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 102,174 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 94,441 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge / out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 87,574 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 75,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 69,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,839 miles

Nearside Front slight play in n/s/f drum stick

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,496 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 39,226 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 39,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AX12 HFM is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX12 HFM, 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 AX12 HFM registered?

AX12 HFM is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is AX12 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 HFM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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