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MV12 PXW

2012 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,721 mi
Last recorded144,721 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 PXW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 144,721 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 144,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 131,128 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 131,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,607 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,463 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,312 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 66,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,205 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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MV12 PXW is a 2012 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV12 PXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV12 PXW registered?

MV12 PXW is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MV12 PXW safe to buy?

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