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SA12 VST

2012 BMW 635

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,280 mi
Last recorded95,280 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 VST
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 95,280 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 91,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 88,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 84,582 miles

Offside Rear shallow cut tyre inside shoulder.

Fail 7 May 2022 84,456 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 78,317 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 78,317 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 77,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,709 miles

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 60,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and lump in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,880 miles

large under tray fitted emission clean no print out

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,060 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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SA12 VST is a 2012 BMW 635 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a BMW 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA12 VST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA12 VST registered?

SA12 VST is a 2012 BMW 635, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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