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VF61 BXS

2012 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,094 mi
Last recorded56,094 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 BXS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,094 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 54,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 39,650 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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VF61 BXS is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VF61 BXS, 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

How do I check the history of VF61 BXS?

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What year was VF61 BXS registered?

VF61 BXS is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is VF61 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF61 BXS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF61 BXS have outstanding finance?

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