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YE12 MKN

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

260,405 mi
Last recorded260,405 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 260,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 245,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 245,327 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 228,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 204,190 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 182,968 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 11 Mar 2019 264,303 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 117,810 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,046 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 MKN is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YE12 MKN, 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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YE12 MKN is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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