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DR03 UMS

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,669 mi
Last recorded65,669 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 UMS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,544 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 38,680 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 31,794 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,545 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 29,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,749 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 26,173 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 20,849 miles

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

front nearside and offside inner and outer tyres are wearing

Pass 17 Dec 2016 17,209 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 6,275 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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DR03 UMS is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DR03 UMS, 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 DR03 UMS registered?

DR03 UMS is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is DR03 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR03 UMS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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