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GU12 YTN

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,274 mi
Last recorded166,274 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YTN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 166,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 163,126 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 160,353 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip & crack on the driver's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 156,752 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on right side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 153,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 147,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,515 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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GU12 YTN is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU12 YTN, 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 GU12 YTN registered?

GU12 YTN is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is GU12 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 YTN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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