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YC12 YUK

2012 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,968 mi
Last recorded104,968 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YUK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 104,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 87,272 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 87,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,279 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,699 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 71,699 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,968 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 63,968 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2020 60,327 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 52,594 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 41,576 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 41,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 14,484 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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YC12 YUK is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC12 YUK, 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 YUK registered?

YC12 YUK is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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