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CD12 BMW

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,396 mi
Last recorded78,396 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD12 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 78,396 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 78,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 69,848 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 63,224 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 63,224 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working poor connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 63,197 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working moisture inside lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,637 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on the outer edges (3mm), tracking alignment needs to be observed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 35,174 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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CD12 BMW is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CD12 BMW, 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 CD12 BMW registered?

CD12 BMW is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is CD12 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD12 BMW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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