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YB12 HDK

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,339 mi
Last recorded132,339 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HDK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 132,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 98,883 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 82,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 70,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,451 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 64,451 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended left indicator not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,014 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated air bag (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,946 miles

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

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

emissions check 0%

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,520 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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YB12 HDK 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 84.6%.

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 YB12 HDK, 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

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What year was YB12 HDK registered?

YB12 HDK is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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