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BL12 CJO

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,858 mi
Last recorded126,858 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 CJO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 126,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 117,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2023 105,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,247 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Cracked in two places on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,923 miles

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated - possible shock absorber leak

Pass 23 May 2019 55,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,535 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,090 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 34,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,487 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,112 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,083 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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BL12 CJO is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL12 CJO, 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 BL12 CJO registered?

BL12 CJO is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is BL12 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 CJO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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