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DE12 XAH

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,120 mi
Last recorded177,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XAH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 177,120 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 176,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 159,839 miles

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

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

Offside sire repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 1 Apr 2019 150,178 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 150,178 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 142,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 133,943 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,006 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 118,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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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DE12 XAH is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE12 XAH, 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 DE12 XAH registered?

DE12 XAH is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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