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GL12 SVC

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,934 mi
Last recorded247,934 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 SVC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 247,934 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 247,934 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 234,345 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 222,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 213,578 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 204,541 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 204,537 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 198,362 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 193,954 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2020 193,792 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front number plate in poor condition.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 169,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 140,171 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,688 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GL12 SVC is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue 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 GL12 SVC, 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 GL12 SVC registered?

GL12 SVC is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is GL12 SVC safe to buy?

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