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MA12 FRU

2012 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,362 mi
Last recorded130,362 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 FRU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 130,362 miles

- parking brake efficiency 15% requires attention

- under trays fitted

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - rear ball joint BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 119,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

parking brake efficiency just met- 19% requires attention

Pass 22 May 2024 104,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 95,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 84,392 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,886 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,519 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,635 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,581 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MA12 FRU is a 2012 BMW 535 in White 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 MA12 FRU, 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 MA12 FRU registered?

MA12 FRU is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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