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W11 RNJ

2012 BMW 535

Purple Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,528 mi
Last recorded88,528 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 88,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 78,827 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 75,488 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,066 miles

diesel test passed, trigger point not met

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,996 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,836 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 48,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 44,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2017 37,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,681 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 30,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 23,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W11 RNJ is a 2012 BMW 535 in Purple with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W11 RNJ, 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 W11 RNJ registered?

W11 RNJ is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is W11 RNJ safe to buy?

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