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N12 MMA

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,331 mi
Last recorded113,331 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 MMA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 113,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 113,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,260 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 113,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central cross member plate retaining bolt missing

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective catalyst to centre flange bolt securing nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,107 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 113,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 111,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 1.8mm ,255/40x17 ,94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency just met at 17% , offside handbrake effort low . 120 / 190

Pass 11 Sep 2020 109,070 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS AND OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 102,064 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outter edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outter edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 81,286 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,493 miles

Offside parking brake low,180 / 240 lock

underbody trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,740 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 63,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 56,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

offside parking brake low,170/200

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,369 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,376 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,131 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 25,247 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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N12 MMA is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 99,105 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 N12 MMA, 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 25 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N12 MMA registered?

N12 MMA is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is N12 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 MMA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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