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Y80 HRF

2012 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,165 mi
Last recorded93,165 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 HRF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 93,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 89,752 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 82,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm + splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,701 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 56,693 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault tpms (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,213 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,730 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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Y80 HRF is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y80 HRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y80 HRF?

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What year was Y80 HRF registered?

Y80 HRF is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is Y80 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y80 HRF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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