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T30 RUB

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,737 mi
Last recorded113,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 RUB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 113,737 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 107,538 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 92,662 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,570 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 86,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,035 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,585 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,262 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,381 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 29,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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T30 RUB is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 T30 RUB, 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 T30 RUB registered?

T30 RUB is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is T30 RUB safe to buy?

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