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ST11 DEL

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,512 mi
Last recorded128,512 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 DEL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 128,512 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,991 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 118,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr tyre nail in it-nsr shocker damp-rear and front brake discs slightly worn low-

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,033 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,492 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,417 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,680 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 28,680 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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ST11 DEL is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue 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 ST11 DEL, 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 ST11 DEL registered?

ST11 DEL is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is ST11 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST11 DEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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