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M444 UTB

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 UTB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 115,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 114,078 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 86,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 108,327 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and tread only 2.2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and tread only 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 105,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 66,070 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 99,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres chopping on inner edges

underbody guards fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,826 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check seat belt

Fail 28 Mar 2018 34,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check seat belt

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,203 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,090 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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M444 UTB is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M444 UTB, 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 M444 UTB registered?

M444 UTB is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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