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LG12 BWC

2012 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,389 mi
Last recorded68,389 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 BWC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 60,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 47,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 30,353 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 12,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 11,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 11,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 11,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 11,627 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 11,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 10,666 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 10,482 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 9,962 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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LG12 BWC is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LG12 BWC, 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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What year was LG12 BWC registered?

LG12 BWC is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LG12 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 BWC shows 13 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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