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DS51 PLS

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,678 mi
Last recorded156,678 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 PLS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 156,678 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing smooth outer edge & small splits, No cord visible time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2025 147,486 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 132,963 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 121,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 78,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,939 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,967 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 54,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre getting low and worn on the edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,912 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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DS51 PLS is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS51 PLS, 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

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What year was DS51 PLS registered?

DS51 PLS is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is DS51 PLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 PLS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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