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GD12 MLL

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,781 mi
Last recorded130,781 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 MLL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 130,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 122,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 122,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 110,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,118 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 86,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 67,824 miles

undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 67,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,740 miles

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,479 miles

Offside Front cut in tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,044 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 34,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,871 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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GD12 MLL is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD12 MLL, 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 GD12 MLL registered?

GD12 MLL is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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