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ST12 DXH

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,839 mi
Last recorded120,839 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 DXH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced light flickering (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,032 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 107,991 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,719 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 102,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 94,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,563 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,008 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 76,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,057 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,873 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking suspension air bag (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,394 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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ST12 DXH is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST12 DXH, 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 ST12 DXH registered?

ST12 DXH is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is ST12 DXH safe to buy?

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