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SB12 WDW

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,165 mi
Last recorded124,165 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 WDW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 124,165 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 124,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 92,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,349 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 71,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,729 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,992 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,724 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,552 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,720 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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SB12 WDW is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB12 WDW, 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 SB12 WDW registered?

SB12 WDW is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SB12 WDW safe to buy?

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