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EX12 EKK

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,593 mi
Last recorded99,593 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 EKK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,375 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,554 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 85,464 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,538 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,359 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,077 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 56,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,407 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,908 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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EX12 EKK is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black 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 EX12 EKK, 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 EX12 EKK registered?

EX12 EKK is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 EKK safe to buy?

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