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YC12 YRY

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,805 mi
Last recorded118,805 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YRY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,805 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,599 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,286 miles

o/s/r wheel slight pitted on inner bead

rear active anti-roll bar unit has slight seepage

Pass 6 Oct 2021 90,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 82,068 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,646 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,129 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 59,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 49,625 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)

windscreen wipers smear screen

Pass 24 May 2016 40,016 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 316,640 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 31,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YC12 YRY is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC12 YRY, 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 YC12 YRY registered?

YC12 YRY is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is YC12 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YRY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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