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YB62 FHY

2012 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,062 mi
Last recorded180,062 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 FHY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 180,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre & scrubbed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 179,710 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre & scrubbed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 164,185 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 150,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 139,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 121,175 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,236 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,805 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,837 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 18 Dec 2018 82,834 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,124 miles

emissions to clean to test

Fail 12 Jan 2018 70,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

emissions to clean to test

rear pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,895 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 53,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 40,073 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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YB62 FHY is a 2012 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB62 FHY, 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 YB62 FHY registered?

YB62 FHY is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is YB62 FHY safe to buy?

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