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N55 XAW

2012 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,610 mi
Last recorded79,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 XAW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 79,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,332 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 69,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,616 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,585 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,519 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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N55 XAW is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 N55 XAW, 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 N55 XAW registered?

N55 XAW is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is N55 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 XAW 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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