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GK12 YOY

2012 BMW 535

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,331 mi
Last recorded87,331 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YOY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 87,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 87,331 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,869 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,905 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 50,884 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 40,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 38,154 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GK12 YOY is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,979cc petrol 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 GK12 YOY, 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 GK12 YOY registered?

GK12 YOY is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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