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SIB 9203

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,948 mi
Last recorded107,948 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 9203
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,948 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close 245/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid change due

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,893 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,911 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,360 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,302 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 73,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,730 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 48,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2016 39,740 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 30 May 2016 39,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,761 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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SIB 9203 is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SIB 9203, 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 SIB 9203 registered?

SIB 9203 is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is SIB 9203 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 9203 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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