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YE12 LNP

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,148 mi
Last recorded101,148 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LNP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 101,148 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 101,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,477 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 75,248 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 69,187 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 62,135 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,527 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 36,508 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2016 32,330 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 27,445 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

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 LNP is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LNP, 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 LNP registered?

YE12 LNP is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is YE12 LNP safe to buy?

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