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YE12 MTF

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,730 mi
Last recorded176,730 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 MTF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 176,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 167,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 157,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 150,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 135,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 124,844 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 109,763 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 92,600 miles

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 May 2017 74,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2016 54,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,148 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 MTF is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

YE12 MTF is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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