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SY62 NYB

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,277 mi
Last recorded133,277 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 NYB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 133,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel repaired by welding

Pass 27 Mar 2025 125,085 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 125,085 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 111,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 111,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 91,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 91,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 39,116 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 39,114 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 34,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,309 miles

both front tyre presher low

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,708 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 10,591 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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SY62 NYB is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY62 NYB, 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 SY62 NYB registered?

SY62 NYB is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is SY62 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 NYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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