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Y666 RBY

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,414 mi
Last recorded158,414 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY666 RBY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 158,414 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 143,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,232 miles

engine/gearbox floor under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine/gearbox and floor under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 103,993 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine/gearbox and floor under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,024 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,579 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 19 Oct 2018 70,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,538 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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Y666 RBY is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black 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 Y666 RBY, 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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Y666 RBY is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is Y666 RBY safe to buy?

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