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BL12 CZH

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,979 mi
Last recorded183,979 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 CZH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 183,979 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 177,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 167,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 3mm / Wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 160,029 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaking . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 153,057 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 144,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear bump stops slight deterioration

Pass 8 Jan 2020 136,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2019 119,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,203 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,113 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 CZH is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BL12 CZH, 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 BL12 CZH registered?

BL12 CZH is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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