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V12 SDC

2017 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,840 mi
Last recorded64,840 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 SDC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 64,840 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 61,618 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,981 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 56,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,303 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,885 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 41,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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V12 SDC is a 2017 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,883 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 V12 SDC, 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 9 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 V12 SDC registered?

V12 SDC is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is V12 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 SDC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V12 SDC have outstanding finance?

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