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MR11 ATA

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,564 mi
Last recorded157,564 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR11 ATA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 157,564 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 149,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 13 Dec 2023 143,441 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 143,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 137,792 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 137,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,320 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,380 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 115,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,726 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,341 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,087 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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MR11 ATA is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MR11 ATA, 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 MR11 ATA registered?

MR11 ATA is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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