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P29 PTB

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

113,188 mi
Last recorded113,188 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 PTB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 113,188 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2026 164,158 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 155,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 148,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner rim repaired

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS ON

wheel spaces fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2024 148,343 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner rim repaired

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS ON

wheel spaces fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,623 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 3 Apr 2023 139,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 134,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 120,668 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 120,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached from exhaust, but still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight lump offside rear tyre inner sidewall,nearside front outer sidewall.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight lump offside rear tyre inner sidewall,nearside front outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,045 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing heavily on inner edge , tread perished and cut

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,899 miles

rear tyres wearing on insides.3mm

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,202 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,186 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,698 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 50,887 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 45,332 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,332 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,865 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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P29 PTB is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 P29 PTB, 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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P29 PTB is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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