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LM12 YJV

2012 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,644 mi
Last recorded97,644 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 YJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 97,644 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 97,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,343 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,257 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 56,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 48,018 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 42,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 39,340 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 39,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords continental 245/45R18 96Y (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge (continental 245/45R18 96Y)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,277 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 31,277 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 23,591 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 23,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

CONTINENTAL CONTI SPORT CONTACT 3 SSR RSC 245/45/R18(96Y)

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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LM12 YJV is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM12 YJV, 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 LM12 YJV registered?

LM12 YJV is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LM12 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 YJV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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