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YF12 ZPU

2012 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZPU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,907 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 51,907 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge.

nail in nsf tyre

osf tyre scrubbed on outer edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YF12 ZPU is a 2012 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF12 ZPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 ZPU registered?

YF12 ZPU is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is YF12 ZPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 ZPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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