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YE12 MRV

2012 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,982 mi
Last recorded135,982 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 135,982 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 135,967 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 132,567 miles

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 130,990 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 128,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2022 125,112 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 14 May 2021 120,086 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 9 May 2020 113,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 101,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 83,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,675 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

no smoke

Fail 31 May 2016 50,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,658 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 MRV is a 2012 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

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

Is YE12 MRV safe to buy?

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