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T9 EHT

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

150,266 mi
Last recorded150,266 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 EHT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 150,266 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 150,196 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,487 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 81,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 145,140 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,276 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 74,276 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))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 139,607 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 68,740 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 68,740 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Stalk mechanism faulty (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 132,870 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 127,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (5mm) left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,912 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 52,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 122,524 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 47,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 117,480 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 117,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,637 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,783 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,783 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,744 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the edges

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 21,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 runflat (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,431 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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T9 EHT is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T9 EHT, 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 T9 EHT registered?

T9 EHT is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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