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SG12 EZM

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,009 mi
Last recorded107,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 EZM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,009 miles

Engine, floor and sill covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,765 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted o/s ans n/s inside and outside rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertray floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jan 2024 96,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back lower ball pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted o/s ans n/s inside and outside rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertray floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertray full floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside and outside damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside and outside damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertray and full floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray full floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Dec 2020 69,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm to 2mm tread lozenges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under tray full floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,166 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 38,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,497 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SG12 EZM is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG12 EZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG12 EZM registered?

SG12 EZM is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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