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VU62 EEX

2012 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,497 mi
Last recorded64,497 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 EEX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 64,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 57,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear air bellows perished

Fail 18 Mar 2025 57,587 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear air bellows perished

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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VU62 EEX is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 VU62 EEX, 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 VU62 EEX registered?

VU62 EEX is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is VU62 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 EEX 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.

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