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YC12 ZWR

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,975 mi
Last recorded88,975 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZWR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,975 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 20 Jan 2025 73,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 63,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,606 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 48,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 47,669 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 47,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 45,041 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 40,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 35,330 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,360 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 29,360 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,185 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 ZWR is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

YC12 ZWR is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is YC12 ZWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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