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WV62 RYW

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

301,445 mi
Last recorded301,445 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 RYW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 301,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (Outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 301,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (Outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 259,310 miles

Differential mount bushes worn

Pass 5 Oct 2023 148,032 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 146,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 144,104 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,204 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 130,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 111,500 miles

Rear bump stops split

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,026 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer tread edges

No Emissions detected during smoke test

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer tread edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,196 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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WV62 RYW is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WV62 RYW, 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 WV62 RYW registered?

WV62 RYW is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is WV62 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 RYW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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