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X3 DMT

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 DMT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 79,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,134 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 67,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (Outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (Inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,191 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,747 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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X3 DMT is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X3 DMT, 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 X3 DMT registered?

X3 DMT is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is X3 DMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 DMT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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