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L8 WUK

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 WUK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,756 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has minor cuts / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has minor cuts / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 90,442 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 85,918 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 85,897 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2022 78,890 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2021 70,638 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 65,436 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 58,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 50,599 miles

engine covers under trays fittted

Pass 31 May 2017 44,510 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,438 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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L8 WUK is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L8 WUK, 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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L8 WUK is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is L8 WUK safe to buy?

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