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FX12 ZRA

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,663 mi
Last recorded145,663 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZRA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 145,663 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 145,663 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 140,348 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 135,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 130,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 126,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 120,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,247 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,869 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 82,828 miles

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

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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FX12 ZRA is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX12 ZRA, 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 FX12 ZRA registered?

FX12 ZRA is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FX12 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 ZRA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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