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BV12 WKO

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,167 mi
Last recorded125,167 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WKO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 125,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 125,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 111,566 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2024 99,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp Has Condensation In It And Pattern Weaker Than Offside

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp Has Condensation In It And Pattern Weaker Than Offside

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,365 miles

Condensation In Nearside Headlamp

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,956 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 37,943 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r wheel has been welded.

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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BV12 WKO is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV12 WKO, 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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BV12 WKO is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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