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YE12 LWM

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,305 mi
Last recorded124,305 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 124,305 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,996 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 105,996 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 104,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,227 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 100,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,552 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 80,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 65,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 51,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 43,551 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 LWM 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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

YE12 LWM is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is YE12 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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