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YE12 MWU

2012 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,280 mi
Last recorded83,280 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 83,280 miles

Nearside Rear air suspension bellow/ air bag seems to be deteriorated

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated dust cover split

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated dust cover split

Pass 23 May 2017 72,625 miles

Nearside Rear suspension airbag slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2017 72,512 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension airbag slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 60,575 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 13 May 2016 60,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cord exposed inner edge (cut) (4.1.D.1b)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 May 2015 49,430 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 MWU is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

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

Is YE12 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 MWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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