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EY12 HBH

2012 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,021 mi
Last recorded79,021 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 HBH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 79,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front condensation inside headlight

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is not a run flat type

Fail 30 Sep 2025 79,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front condensation inside headlight

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is not a run flat type

Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,074 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,729 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,257 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,619 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 22,454 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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EY12 HBH is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EY12 HBH, 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 EY12 HBH registered?

EY12 HBH is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EY12 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 HBH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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