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CAL 4N

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,805 mi
Last recorded113,805 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAL 4N
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 113,805 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,246 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,833 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,150 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,778 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 41,104 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 31,254 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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CAL 4N is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CAL 4N, 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 CAL 4N registered?

CAL 4N is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is CAL 4N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAL 4N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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