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BM12 SAR

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM12 SAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 117,679 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,482 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,464 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 65,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,613 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,477 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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BM12 SAR is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BM12 SAR, 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 BM12 SAR registered?

BM12 SAR is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is BM12 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM12 SAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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