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EU12 NCV

2012 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,087 mi
Last recorded122,087 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 NCV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 122,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,220 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 103,142 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both nearside + offside rear parking brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 103,121 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both nearside + offside rear parking brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,751 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,117 miles

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 31 Jul 2017 80,079 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,295 miles

engine under-tray damaged at front

Pass 22 May 2015 62,709 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 62,708 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EU12 NCV is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU12 NCV, 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 EU12 NCV registered?

EU12 NCV is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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