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YG12 SLV

2012 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,233 mi
Last recorded31,233 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 53573,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SLV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 31,233 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 30,323 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 28,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 27,792 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 26,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 25,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 24,887 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 23,515 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 21,885 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2016 20,482 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,201 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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YG12 SLV is a 2012 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 YG12 SLV, 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 YG12 SLV registered?

YG12 SLV is a 2012 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is YG12 SLV safe to buy?

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