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YE12 LWG

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,164 mi
Last recorded70,164 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 70,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 70,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,139 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 70,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 70,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,465 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 65,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 62,598 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 54,283 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some components.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 53,752 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,891 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,036 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 40,005 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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 LWG 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 76.9%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

YE12 LWG is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YE12 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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