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R21 VMR

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,818 mi
Last recorded92,818 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 VMR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 92,818 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 92,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,873 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,239 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,496 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 65,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,240 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,657 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,263 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 54,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,091 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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R21 VMR is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R21 VMR, 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 R21 VMR registered?

R21 VMR is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is R21 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 VMR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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