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YB61 EBJ

2012 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 EBJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,295 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,049 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,919 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,330 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 39,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,686 miles

Nearside Rear air spring starting to deteriorate(not leaking)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,052 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,928 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 21,928 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YB61 EBJ is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 YB61 EBJ, 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 YB61 EBJ registered?

YB61 EBJ is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is YB61 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 EBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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