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FV12 WUA

2012 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,565 mi
Last recorded156,565 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 WUA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 156,565 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 May 2024 148,656 miles

Offside Front Headlight lens slightly damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 148,656 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight lens slightly damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 134,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray cover fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2023 134,626 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative both side (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2022 119,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B Smaller than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 100,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,915 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,045 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,560 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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FV12 WUA is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV12 WUA, 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 FV12 WUA registered?

FV12 WUA is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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