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YB12 JHJ

2012 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,083 mi
Last recorded60,083 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,083 miles

Nearside Front front wing damage but not loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 60,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front wing damage but not loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,718 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 57,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 52,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

signs of damage to fuel tank o/s

Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,301 miles

wear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2017 37,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

wear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,811 miles

n/s/f headlamp washer sticks out after use

signs of damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 22 Jul 2015 27,159 miles

cuts to o/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

damage to windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2015 27,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cuts to o/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

damage to windscreen

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 JHJ is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

YB12 JHJ is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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