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R11 KAR

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,976 mi
Last recorded98,976 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 KAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 95,988 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,354 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,325 miles

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,619 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly kerbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covers fitted restricting view of brake pipes and some assemblies

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 48,823 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 48,823 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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R11 KAR is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 R11 KAR, 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 R11 KAR registered?

R11 KAR is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is R11 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 KAR 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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