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BO55 KMG

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,178 mi
Last recorded151,178 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 KMG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 151,178 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,053 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 136,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,747 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,927 miles

suspension has been lowered / tapley meter test for brakes

water in n/s headlamp

Fail 14 Oct 2020 116,927 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

suspension has been lowered / tapley meter test for brakes

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,992 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A around 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

under fully cover fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2019 105,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,044 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 91,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 88,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,635 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,635 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,790 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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BO55 KMG is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BO55 KMG, 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 BO55 KMG registered?

BO55 KMG is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BO55 KMG safe to buy?

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