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M33 RKY

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,196 mi
Last recorded139,196 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 RKY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 139,196 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 136,205 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 130,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 127,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 123,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing-dust plate loose

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,113 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gas leak in engine bay (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,546 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 70,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,445 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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M33 RKY is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M33 RKY, 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 M33 RKY registered?

M33 RKY is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is M33 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 RKY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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