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SH12 VYA

2012 BMW 535

Black Electric 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,747 mi
Last recorded74,747 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VYA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 74,747 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 65,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,463 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 49,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Small stonechips in front screen

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,754 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,190 miles

slight smearing wipers

Fail 14 Apr 2016 30,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight smearing wipers

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,879 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 24,773 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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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SH12 VYA is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH12 VYA, 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 SH12 VYA registered?

SH12 VYA is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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