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LF12 XZY

2012 BMW 535

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,834 mi
Last recorded148,834 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 XZY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 148,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,823 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 120,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,781 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,180 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LF12 XZY is a 2012 BMW 535 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF12 XZY, 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 LF12 XZY registered?

LF12 XZY is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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