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YE12 LHX

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LHX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear disc and pads worn low

Fail 27 Jan 2026 77,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear disc and pads worn low

Pass 20 Jan 2025 69,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 65,957 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 62,564 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 62,348 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,457 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,587 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,401 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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YE12 LHX is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE12 LHX, 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.

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What year was YE12 LHX registered?

YE12 LHX is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is YE12 LHX safe to buy?

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