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DU12 BKY

2012 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BKY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 101,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 98,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,107 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,191 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 77,506 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 68,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,741 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 50,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,786 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 25,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,043 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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DU12 BKY is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DU12 BKY, 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 DU12 BKY registered?

DU12 BKY is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is DU12 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 BKY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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