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HF12 MHE

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,459 mi
Last recorded113,459 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 MHE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,459 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 106,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 97,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,997 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 83,459 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 76,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,130 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,593 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,324 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 51,324 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 51,280 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,748 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,152 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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HF12 MHE 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 86.7%.

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 HF12 MHE, 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 HF12 MHE registered?

HF12 MHE is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is HF12 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF12 MHE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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