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BW12 CFM

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 CFM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 130,473 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 122,521 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 122,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 111,420 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/R20 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,087 miles

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 1 Aug 2019 89,068 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 69,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,700 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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BW12 CFM is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BW12 CFM, 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

How do I check the history of BW12 CFM?

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What year was BW12 CFM registered?

BW12 CFM is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is BW12 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 CFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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