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MA12 XYW

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

180,354 mi
Last recorded180,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XYW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 180,354 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 170,925 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 170,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 158,573 miles

Outer edges of both front tyres worn slightly

Pass 30 May 2022 144,937 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 125,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 109,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 84,626 miles

some condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,794 miles

low emissions vehicle will not register on dsm

Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,203 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 38,479 miles

car fitted with hid head light after market kit fitted head light washer not fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,185 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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MA12 XYW is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black 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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

MA12 XYW is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MA12 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 XYW 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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