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WJ12 VOM

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,922 mi
Last recorded136,922 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VOM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 136,922 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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 135,211 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,525 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 111,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top part of cover has dropped down. Sock absorber still functions as it should.

Offside Rear 2 different bolts fitted to caliper carrier all seem tight.

Offside Rear Shock absorber top part of cover has dropped down. Sock absorber still functions as it should.

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

Offside Rear inner brake pad fitted to outer side.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 111,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top part of cover has dropped down. Sock absorber still functions as it should.

Offside Rear 2 different bolts fitted to caliper carrier all seem tight.

Offside Rear Shock absorber top part of cover has dropped down. Sock absorber still functions as it should.

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

Offside Rear inner brake pad fitted to outer side.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 97,375 miles

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Perishing

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 97,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Perishing

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,454 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,043 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 71,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 58,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,826 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 18,829 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge.

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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WJ12 VOM is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ12 VOM, 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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WJ12 VOM is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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